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- ↑ James G. McGann (Director) (4 February 2015). "2014 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report" . Retrieved 14 February 2015. Other "Top Think Tank" rankings include #36 (of 80) in Domestic Economic Policy, #37 (of 80) in International Development, #30 (of 75) for Best Institutional Collaboration Involving Two or More Think Tanks, #37 (of 65) for Best Managed Think Tanks, #33 (of 60) for Best Use of Social Networks, #47 (of 60) of Think Tanks with the Best External Relations/Public Engagement Program, #26 (of 40) for Best Use of Media, #39 (of 70) for the Most Significant Impact on Public Policy, # 37 (of 60) of Think Tanks with Outstanding Policy-Oriented Public Programs, and #12 (of 25) of Top Think Tanks with Annual Operating Budgets of Less Than US$5 Million.
