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Policy Analysis Databases

Policy Commons: Global Think Tanks

Policy Commons - Global Think Tanks contains papers from several research institutes and NGOs from around the world.
Policy File Index
Indexes otherwise hard to obtain research and publications from public policy think tanks, university research programs, research organizations, and publishers. Each item includes an abstract and, where available, access to the full-text of the report and/or the homepages and electronic mail addresses of the authoring institution.
CIAO (Columbia International Affairs Online)
Conference proceedings and working papers from participating institutes around the world. Includes the full text of books and book summaries, journal abstracts, links to websites and a calendar of conferences and seminars.
PAIS Index
A subject guide to journals, books, pamphlets, and government publications relating to economics, social conditions, and international relations.

Find Policy
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Think Tank Search (Harvard Kennedy School Library)
A custom Google search that searches the websites of notable think tanks. Can search US and international.

Think tank watchdog organizations include: Transparify and On Think Tanks. For solid advice on using think tank analysis in your work read these journalist's tips.

Worldpress Review Online's Think Tank Directory
An alphabetical index of think tanks and research organizations.
Open Think Tank Directory
The Open Think Tank Directory captures information about more than 2700 think tanks from around the globe.
TTCSP Go To Global Think Tank Report
Annual rankings of think tanks.
Apolitical
Analysis & reporting on policy innovations, used by civil servants in 140+ countries. Strong international coverage. A good place to look for policy alternatives & their implementations. Note: you will need to create a (free) account.