Think tank partnerships in support of democratic security

Hosted by Sonja Stojanović Gajić, Serbia

Thinktankers share their experiences and lessons from partnerships with different actors — such as grassroots communities, businesses or social influencers — with the shared goal of promoting citizen security and holding security institutions to account in hostile and political contexts. How are these partnerships and trust nurtured? Why are these partnerships important and what is the think tank’s role within them? How are power asymmetry, resources and politicisation addressed in these relationships?

Speakers:

• Marcela Donadio, RESDAL, Argentina
• Melina Risso, Igarape Institute, Brazil
• Sean Tait, African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum, South Africa
• Verónica Zubillaga, REACIN, Venezuela
• Sonja Stojanović Gajić, Public Engagement, Serbia

Key takeaways:

• Partnerships in support of democratic security occur at different levels, from local communities to international networks.
• Partnerships with government institutions are essential for think tank research to inform public policies related to democratic security.