Date: 20 January 2012
The Global Go To Think Tanks Report 2011 released in New York on the 18 January 2012 ranked ASLI’s Centre for
Public Policy Studies (CPPS) #16 for the
Top Asia Think Tank out of 1198 think tanks in Asia.
CPPS came 29th, and was
the only Malaysian think tank ranked in the Top 30 Transparency and Good Governance Think Tank; and ranked #14 for Top Think Tanks with annual
operating budget of less than USD5m.
This is an international survey conducted by the
International Relations Programme at the University of Pennsylvania,
and supported by the United Nations and United Nations University. The
Rankings’ primary objective is to recognize some of the world’s leading public
policy think tanks and highlight the notable contributions these institutions
are making to governments and civil societies worldwide.
CPPS Chairman Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam congratulated the
CPPS team and commented that ‘as Chairman of CPPS, I am humbled, gratified,
encouraged and grateful to our small but dedicated team under the leadership of
CPPS Director Ms Ng Yeen Seen.’
In its 5th consecutive edition, the global survey
evaluated 6,545 think tanks in 182 countries; with 6000 journalists,
policymakers and 793 expert members from around the world refined and validated
the lists. A total of 5329 think tanks were nominated and a total of 25,000
nominations were received across the 30 categories.
In the 2011 report, Director of the Think Tanks and Civil
Societies Program at the University
of Pennsylvania Dr James G. McGann
mentioned that ‘think tanks are so important, filtering, sorting and
synthesizing information that they can provide to policymakers.’ He also added
that “Top Think Tanks with Annual Operating Budgets of Less Than $5 Million
USD” category was added in an attempt to
recognize the work of smaller think tanks that nevertheless produce influential
research but might otherwise be edged out the rankings by think tanks with
bigger budgets and more manpower.
"There
are a number of major political, economic, social, and technological trends
that are converging at this moment in history and that have a profound impact
on governments and the institutions that serve them," reads the beginning
of the report. "It is essential that think tanks understand these trends
and be ahead of them so that we are all not buried by them."
CPPS is an independent and non-partisan public policy
institute that aims at fostering open-minded dialogue, enlightened leadership
and better governance. CPPS beliefs that a cohesive, competitive and successful
multi-racial Malaysia can best be met by open discussion buttressed by rigorous analytical work and a
spirit of tolerance and respect for the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders
in the country.
For more information, please contact:-
CPPS Director
Ms Ng Yeen Seen
yeenseen@asli.com.my
/ yeenseen@cpps.org.my
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