Support for Asian Think Tank Network

Dongxiang Li, Advisor (Knowledge Sharing & Services)

Knowledge Sharing & Services Center (KSSC)Regional & Sustainable Development Department 

Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank

Tangla Beijing Hotel, October 30‐31, 2013

The views expressed in this presentation are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views andpolicies of the Asian Development Bank, its Board of Governors or those of the governments they represent.

KSSC: Brief IntroductionKSSC: Brief  Introduction

KSSC (Knowledge Sharing and Services Center): setKSSC (Knowledge Sharing and Services Center): set up in May 2012, mission: provide knowledge sharing (KS) services to ADB internal clients and ADB’s(KS) services to ADB internal clients and ADB s development partners:

P t i l KS d i Put in place KS programs, process and services; Facilitate sector and thematic skill development; Provide an electronic knowledge sharing platform;“One ADB” principle to support the network; One ADB  principle to support the network; internally, division of labor between ERD and KSSC; supports from RDs/RMs, ADBI, and RKSI;supports from RDs/RMs, ADBI, and RKSI; 

OutlineOutline

ContextBackground Information.gRoad Map to the NetworkObjective & TargetObjective & TargetBenefits & ChallengesDesign & Monitoring FrameworkADB’s Role & SupportADB s Role & SupportNext Steps: Questions for Discussion

ContextContext

’2008: ADB’s Strategy 2020; 2010: Bogota Statement, High Level Event on g gSouth‐South Cooperation & Capacity Development;p ;2013: Knowledge Management Directions & Action Plan (2013‐2015): Supporting “FinanceAction Plan (2013 2015): Supporting  Finance ++” at the Asian Development Bank;Thi k T k (TT) Th 5th P thThink Tanks (TT): The 5th Power; the gap between research and policy;

Background Information: gNo. of Think Tanks in 2012 Worldwide 

(Source: TTCSP Report)(Source: TTCSP Report)

Background Information (cont.): Top 150 Think Tanks Worldwide

(Source: TTCSP Report)

Asia, 31Middle East and North Africa, 8

North America, 13

Africa 15

Oceania, 2

Africa, 15

Latin America and the Caribbean, 13

Europe, 68

Background Information (cont.): gTop 10 Think Tanks Worldwide 

(Source: TTCSP Report)

No. Think Tank

1 Brookings Institution (United States)

2 Chatham House (United Kingdom)

3 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (United States)

4 Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) (Sweden)

5 Center for Strategic and International Studies (United States)

6 Council on Foreign Relations (United States)

7 Amnesty International (United Kingdom)

8 Bruegel (Belgium)

9 Rand Corporation (United States)

10 International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) (United Kingdom)

Background Information (cont.): Top 150 Think Tanks Worldwide (Source: TTCSP Report)p

Ranking Think Tank16 Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) (Japan)17 Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) (China)32 Asian Development Bank Institute (Japan) 38 Chi I tit t f I t ti l St di (CIIS) (Chi )38 China Institute of International Studies (CIIS) (China)48 China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) (China)51 Centre for Civil Society (CCS) (India)55 Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) (Republic of Korea)58 Korea Development Institute (KDI) (Republic of Korea) 63 Center for International and Strategic Studies (China)65 East Asia Institute (EAI) (Republic of Korea)79 Shanghai Institutes of International Studies (China)74 Centre for Strategic and International Studies (Indonesia) 78 Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS) (Singapore)78 Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS) (Singapore)79 Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security (IFANS) (Republic of Korea)82 Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) (Singapore) 88 Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) (Singapore) 90 Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) (Malaysia) 98 Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) (Bangladesh)98 Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) (Bangladesh)100 Development Research Center of the State Council (China) 105 Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis (IDSA) (India)106 Center for Free Enterprise (CFE) (Republic of Korea) 109 Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) (India)110 The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) (India) 112 Institute for International Policy Studies (IIPS) (Japan) 115 Observer Research Foundation (India)124 Center for Strategic Studies (SAM) (Azerbaijan)129 Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS) (Sri Lanka)g g ( ) ( )133 Economic Research Center (ERC) (Azerbaijan)135 National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS) (Japan)141 Development Alternatives (India)145 National Institute for Research Advancement (NIRA) (Japan)

Road Map to the NetworkRoad Map to the Network

Early 2012, ADB and AFDC initiated to network the Asian think tanks;

June 2012, TA Concept Paper was endorsed by ADB;November 2012, USD 500,000 was provided by ADBNovember 2012, USD 500,000 was provided by ADB administered PRC Fund;

May 2013 TA Report (RETA 8392) was approved byMay 2013, TA Report (RETA 8392) was approved by ADB;

30 31 October 2013 1st ADB Asian Think Tank30‐31 October 2013, 1st ADB‐Asian Think Tank Development Forum is held in Beijing;

Objective & TargetObjective & Target

bj i bli h h i lObjective: to establish the Asian Development Bank‐Asian Think Tank Network (ADB‐ATT Network) to:

Enhance knowledge sharing g gsystematically, particularly, south‐south knowledge cooperation;

Strengthen the capacity of the Asian think tanks;Bridge the gap between research andBridge the gap between research and policy, better policy advising;

Increase the voice of Asia in international arena; Increase the voice of Asia in international arena;

Objective & Target (cont )Objective & Target (cont.)

Target Audience: economic and development think tanks in ADB’s DMCs, particularly those:p y

Under the macroeconomic agencies, such as ministry of finance, economy, and development agencies; orof finance, economy, and development agencies; or

Have close relations with the government’s macroeconomic agencies and assist in developmentmacroeconomic agencies and assist in development policy formulation and implementation; 

P ti l tt ti ill b id t th l i Particular attention will be paid to the low income countries;

Benefits & Challenges of NetworkBenefits & Challenges of NetworkWe live in a world of 

networks;Organizational Network: a 

group of 3 or more legallygroup of 3 or more legally autonomous organizations that work together to achieve 

l h i l bnot only their own goals but also a collective goal.

Governance modes:Governance modes: participant or lead organization‐governed 

t knetwork

Benefits & Challenges of Network (cont.)

Benefits of Network:Enhanced learning & Knowledge sharing;Enhanced learning & Knowledge sharing;Increased capacity to plan for and address 

l d l blcomplex development problems;Greater competitiveness;p ;Better services for clients and customers;More effective use of resources;

Benefits & Challenges of Network (cont )Benefits & Challenges of Network (cont.)

Knowledge is Power 2 Heads are Better Than 1Knowledge is Power 2 Heads are Better Than 1

Benefits & Challenges of Network (cont )Benefits & Challenges of Network (cont.)When I walk along with two others, they may serve as my teachers

Three cobblers with their wits combined equal Zhuge Liang thethey may serve as my teachers combined equal Zhuge Liang the master mind 

Benefits & Challenges of Network (cont )Benefits & Challenges of Network (cont.)

Challenges of Network:How to keep the network relevant (usefulnessHow to keep the network relevant (usefulness of the network);H k i i bl fi i d lHow to make it sustainable: financing model, governance structure, etc.;Trust, size, goal consensus, tensions;

Design & Monitoring FrameworkDesign & Monitoring Framework

Impact: Enhanced development effectiveness of DMCs’ policies;pOutcome: Enhanced knowledge sharing among ADB’s DMCs;among ADB s DMCs;Outputs: Establishment of a sustainable and systematic KS network: ADB‐ATT Network;

Design & Monitoring Framework (contd.)

N t ki A ti itiNetworking Activities:Annual Forum: ADB‐ATT Development Forum, aflagship KS event of the ADB ATT Networkflagship KS event of the ADB‐ATT Network;

Webpage, www.adb‐attn.org, well maintained; N l ADB ATT N k N i de‐Newsletter: ADB‐ATT Network e‐New, issued irregularly;

J i t t d f d i l t Joint study: focused on regional common, urgent and important issues; research alliance;

Policy recommendations;Policy recommendations;Staff exchange: between ADB‐ATT, and ATT‐ATT.

Website DesignWebsite Design

Website Design (cont )Website Design (cont.)

e Newsletter Designe‐Newsletter Design

ADB’s Role & SupportADB s Role & Support

Th t k ill b t bli h d j i tThe network will be established as an joint initiative of ADB and Asian think tanks;

At the beginning stage ADB will play the role ofAt the beginning stage, ADB will play the role of lead organization: co‐initiator, financier, honest broker and secretariat;broker and secretariat;

ADB will support this network through a few TAs, and will set up a fund of 1 million to supportTAs, and will set up a fund of 1 million to support networking activities;

In a long run, in order to make it a sustainable g ,platform, it is expected that the think tanks will be able to sustain the network by themselves:

ADB’s Role & Support (cont )ADB s Role & Support (cont.)

i (i l di fi i ) f hMore inputs (including co‐financing) from the think tanks;ICT and other modern technology will be explored more actively;p y;Hold the forum back‐to‐back with the ADB’s annual meetings to reduce cost and increaseannual meetings to reduce cost and increase influence;Oth t k th t k iOther measures to keep the network running more efficiently and effectively;

Next Steps: after the ForumNext Steps: after the Forum

The 1st forum marks the establishment of the ADB‐ATT Network, more will come:Proceedings;P liPolicy notes;Webpage will be launched;p g ;e‐Newsletter will be issued;

d2nd forum will be held in 2014;

Next Steps: Questions for Discussion(for Juzhong to Moderate)

G l tiGeneral questions:How to make the network relevant? (How to make the network sustainable (financing mode, governance mode, membership)?

H i fl h li k d hHow to influence the policymakers and reach out to domestic and global think tanks?

S ifi tiSpecific questions:Theme and topics of the 2nd forum; d h lf fTime, second half of 2014; Venue, Korea;