How do think tanks establish a unique position in a saturated policy advisory landscape? Bert Fraussen and Valerie Pattyn show that Belgian think tanks set themselves apart from other actors by prioritising long-term, evidence-based policy advice. Aligned with the nation’s administrative tradition, they also adopt consensual strategies
European umbrella groups are expected to collect and aggregate their members' preferences and communicate these viewpoints to policymakers. Adrià Albareda Sanz and Bert Fraussen examine whether and how group leaders involve their members in the formulation of policy positions. They highlight how membership inequalities and the policy issue at stake complicate this process
Associate Professor, Institute of Public Administration, Faculty of Governance & Global Affairs, Leiden University
Bert's research agenda and teaching focuses on interest representation and lobbying, as well as how policymakers can ensure the effective and inclusive engagement of societal stakeholders in public governance.
He regularly provides masterclasses and workshops advocacy groups, public affairs professionals and public officials.
