I’m confused about the ongoing status of GPP. Has GPP been fully folded under the “Special Projects Division”, or is that happening in the near future? Also, my impression was Special Projects would fill the role of GPP and GWWC’s original research. Is that the case? Also, will Owen and Seb be continuing on with Special Projects and its work, or focusing on FHI’s research priorities?
GPP has fully folded under Special Projects. GPP had two tracks: policy research and outreach, and fundamental EA theory. These now have their own distinct teams under the special project division. The third team is philanthropic advising, which was previously under GWWC. Owen and Seb are continuing with Special Projects.
I think this is wise given the complexity of GPP’s core research agenda, but I really like the branding and identity of the project and the prominence it gives to research effectiveness as a critically important idea. I see it as being potentially analogous to what the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft does for innovation in Germany in that it could turn a vague concept into a strategic process.
I’m confused about the ongoing status of GPP. Has GPP been fully folded under the “Special Projects Division”, or is that happening in the near future? Also, my impression was Special Projects would fill the role of GPP and GWWC’s original research. Is that the case? Also, will Owen and Seb be continuing on with Special Projects and its work, or focusing on FHI’s research priorities?
GPP has fully folded under Special Projects. GPP had two tracks: policy research and outreach, and fundamental EA theory. These now have their own distinct teams under the special project division. The third team is philanthropic advising, which was previously under GWWC. Owen and Seb are continuing with Special Projects.
I think this is wise given the complexity of GPP’s core research agenda, but I really like the branding and identity of the project and the prominence it gives to research effectiveness as a critically important idea. I see it as being potentially analogous to what the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft does for innovation in Germany in that it could turn a vague concept into a strategic process.