Policy Institutes

Maxim Institute Maxim Institute- An institute promoting the principles of a free, just and compassionate society through policy and public debate. Menzies Research Centre Menzies Research Centre- Undertakes research into policy issues which will enhance the principles of liberty, free speech, competitive enterprise, limited government and democracy. Lowy Institute for International Policy Lowy Institute for International Policy- Promotes discussion and produces distinctive research and fresh policy options for Australia’s international policy. Institute for Economic Justice Institute for Economic Justice- Institute to protect and encourage the economic rights of individuals. The Australia Institute The Australia Institute- An independent think tank dedicated to develop and conduct research and policy analysis and to participate forcefully in public debates. The Sydney Institute The Sydney Institute- A conservative think tank dedicated to the principle of policy debate. It conducts more than 50 lectures, seminars and panel discussions each year. Mannkal Economic Education Foundation Mannkal Economic Education Foundation- A Perth-based registered non-profit organisation promoting libertarianism. Institute for Private Enterprise Institute for Private Enterprise- An organisation promoting private enterprise, economic reform, political reform, free market commercial activity, productive investment and the r… Centre for Independent Studies CIS Centre for Independent Studies CIS- A classical liberal public policy institute, which supports a free enterprise economy and a free society under limited government. Institute of Public Affairs IPA Institute of Public Affairs IPA- An institute promoting an understanding and appreciation of the free society and free enterprise. Hundreds of studies and articles available onlin… Centre for Entrepreneurs Centre for Entrepreneurs- CFE promotes the role of entrepreneurs in creating economic growth and social well-being. Profile introducing research, blog, link to StartUp Britain, so… Strategic Society Centre Strategic Society Centre- Registered charity think-tank, founded in 2010, with the mission to examine the big, strategic challenges facing policymakers. Profile with publications,… Learning and Work Institute Learning and Work Institute- UK based, independent, non-profit policy and research organisation dedicated to lifelong learning, full employment and inclusion. Profile of aims, res… The Guardian: List of Thinktanks in the UK The Guardian: List of Thinktanks in the UK- Profiles Britain's leading thinktanks and explains what they are up to. Includes reviews of recent publications and links. Unlock Democracy Unlock Democracy- An independent all-party campaign for constitutional reform in the UK, incorporating Charter88. Includes information about current campaigns, publications, and b… Reform Reform- A policy institute promoting new directions for public policy based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, and individual liberty. Global Britain Global Britain- Research and analysis into the key aspects of the UK's relationship with the EU and with the rest of the world and examining the feasibility of the UK's withdrawal… Overseas Development Institute Overseas Development Institute- Aims to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement of sustaina… Centre for the study of Regulated Industries Centre for the study of Regulated Industries- An independent and politically neutral interdisciplinary research centre investigating how regulation and competition are working in … Chatham House (Royal Institute of International Affairs) Chatham House (Royal Institute of International Affairs)- A source of independent analysis, informed debate and influential ideas on how to build a prosperous and secure world for… Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation- Research into the future of the financial services industry. Minutes of the meetings in PDF format. Counterpoint Counterpoint- An independent research and advisory group helping organisations understand the cultural and social dynamics of risk. Institute for Public Policy Research Institute for Public Policy Research- Seeks to promote social justice, democratic participation, and economic and environmental sustainability in government policy. Age Concern London Age Concern London- Provides information about Age Concern London's work, including campaigns and publications, raising awareness of issues affecting older people in the capital. Centre for Economic Policy Research Centre for Economic Policy Research- A network of over 700 economists based across Europe. Industry and Parliament Trust Industry and Parliament Trust- An independent, non-partisan and non-lobbying registered charity, dedicated to promoting mutual understanding between Parliament and the worlds of b… The TaxPayers' Alliance The TaxPayers' Alliance- Britain's independent campaign for lower taxes. ResPublica ResPublica- An independent, non-partisan public policy think-tank established in 2009 by Phillip Blond. Centre for Defence and International Security Studies Centre for Defence and International Security Studies- Issues within the broad context of international security. The Young Foundation The Young Foundation- Research to identify and understand unmet social needs and then develop practical initiatives and institutions to address them.