Download a PDF of the 2011-2012 Annual - Eidos Institute
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EIDOS INSTITUTE LTD<br />
A New Breed<br />
<strong>of</strong> Think Tank Vision<br />
<strong>Eidos</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> is a new breed <strong>of</strong> think tank. Driven by an<br />
altruistic desire to elevate <strong>the</strong> mission <strong>of</strong> universities and<br />
university research in connection with politics and public<br />
policy, <strong>Eidos</strong> is dedicated to approaching major policy<br />
issues <strong>of</strong> national and international importance from a<br />
research-based perspective.<br />
The <strong>Eidos</strong> definition <strong>of</strong> a ‘think-tank’ is an umbrella<br />
institution under which experts and leaders from<br />
different backgrounds and disciplines can develop and<br />
discuss policy related ideas, values and strategies.<br />
Think tanks provide a space that should transcend <strong>the</strong><br />
ideological agendas <strong>of</strong> political parties within which<br />
government, universities, <strong>the</strong> media and <strong>the</strong> third sector<br />
are able to come toge<strong>the</strong>r to openly discuss new ideas<br />
for social change.<br />
<strong>Eidos</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> is…<br />
+ A think tank free <strong>of</strong> ideology and government<br />
influence and funding<br />
+ A not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it organisation<br />
+ A network <strong>of</strong> universities entirely dedicated to<br />
contributing to public discourse<br />
+ An event facilitator, supporter <strong>of</strong> policy-related<br />
academic research projects (financial, logistical<br />
and intellectual) and independent voice in policy<br />
debate and commentary<br />
+ Entirely collaborative at every level, maintaining an<br />
extensive network with a small core operational staff<br />
As taken from ‘Positioning for <strong>the</strong> Future’ – The<br />
<strong>Eidos</strong> 2015 vision:<br />
“In 2015 <strong>Eidos</strong>, an international public policy think tank,<br />
now has a reputation as an unstoppable and powerful<br />
international network <strong>of</strong> networks. <strong>Eidos</strong> is taking a<br />
bigger role on <strong>the</strong> global stage. It is recognised for<br />
bringing toge<strong>the</strong>r significant financial, intellectual and<br />
human capital to <strong>the</strong> critical challenges <strong>of</strong> effective and<br />
innovative public policy design and implementation<br />
across its member countries. The independent Gift Fund<br />
has leveraged and invested significant funds into public<br />
good research. The <strong>Eidos</strong> network is sought to partner<br />
with national governments and industry leaders. Its<br />
awards demonstrate its engagement with citizens and<br />
stakeholders in generating research and developmentbased<br />
policy decisions”<br />
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