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title: "A roundtable with Dr. James G. McGann, the creator of Global Go To Think Tank Index (University of Pennsylvania)"
description: "In anticipation of the AEF Kazakhstan PPP center organized roundtable with the participation of del..."
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# A roundtable with Dr. James G. McGann, the creator of Global Go To Think Tank Index (University of Pennsylvania)

> In anticipation of the AEF Kazakhstan PPP center organized roundtable with the participation of del...

![A roundtable with Dr. James G. McGann, the creator of Global Go To Think Tank Index (University of Pennsylvania)](https://storage.yvision.kz/images/user/kzppp/SK2pLDbUX6DF5gW2UL0q8eWeyrO7iK.jpg)

In anticipation of the AEF Kazakhstan PPP center organized roundtable with the participation of delegates from the USA, Belarus, Azerbaijan and local analytical centers.

![A roundtable with Dr. James G. McGann, the creator of Global Go To Think Tank Index (University of Pennsylvania)](https://storage.yvision.kz/images/user/kzppp/UCA4tLG3ksx2t681luev3lCndhTw4n.jpg)

The roundtable was dedicated to the development of effective change management in turbulent conditions.

![A roundtable with Dr. James G. McGann, the creator of Global Go To Think Tank Index (University of Pennsylvania)](https://storage.yvision.kz/images/user/kzppp/AkGOylM5IYXn1cPy034JnpWvIflblS.jpg)

Due to the implementation of institutional reforms in Kazakstan, the emergence of a new economic reality and social media revolution, analysts of PPP center suggest using of institutional, situational and project management approaches as tools of change management in economic sectors.

![A roundtable with Dr. James G. McGann, the creator of Global Go To Think Tank Index (University of Pennsylvania)](https://storage.yvision.kz/images/user/kzppp/U09lXgBQRTUORgsvZUtiMDoTapexS2.jpg)

PPP center is effectively working on this direction, applying its experience to the implementation of infrastructure projects and moreover applying the obtained knowledge to the performances of state agencies. And that is what PPP center sees as a key moment to the sustainable development.

![A roundtable with Dr. James G. McGann, the creator of Global Go To Think Tank Index (University of Pennsylvania)](https://storage.yvision.kz/images/user/kzppp/CU14u4gzb4Qf6M32f4k1v7M0074V92.jpg)

PPP center thanks all the participants and in particular Pr. McGann, Director of Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, University of Pennsylvania, for such a fruitful conversation!

![A roundtable with Dr. James G. McGann, the creator of Global Go To Think Tank Index (University of Pennsylvania)](https://storage.yvision.kz/images/user/kzppp/UOhpF616v85iukOn7p5fSjaNBnxM42.jpg)

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