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Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), a non-profit think tank focused on advising governments on strategy, policy, and technology-driven governance. TBI is the primary active entity today, employing over 800 staff and operating in more than 50 countries.
TBI's work is non-partisan and aims to help governments "turn bold ideas into reality." Core pillars include:
Governance and Delivery: Advising on public service reforms, economic policy, and anti-corruption measures.
Technology and Innovation: Unlocking AI, data, and digital tools for policy-making (e.g., proposals for NHS prevention services like "Protect Britain" using vaccines and screening).
Global Challenges: Addressing extremism, populism, climate change, and regional issues (e.g., Middle East peace, Iranian threats, and Gaza reconstruction via the "Great Trust" proposal).
Interfaith and Social Cohesion: Continuing TBFF's legacy through programs promoting religious tolerance and countering conflict.
Funding and Partnerships
TBI is funded by donations from philanthropists, foundations, and governments. Notable supporters include:
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (grant in 2019).
Larry Ellison Foundation: Over Β£52 million in 2023, with Β£163 million pledged.
US Department of State and Saudi Arabia.
Partnerships:
World Economic Forum, Rockefeller Foundation, and
Philanthropic Foundations
Gates Foundation,
Ellison Foundation,
RockefellerMajor grants for global programs.
Governments US State Department, Saudi Arabia Support for policy advisory work.
Corporate/TechOracle (via Ellison), Horizons VenturesFocus on tech-driven initiatives.
ControversiesTBI has faced criticism for its donor ties and advisory roles:
Petrostates and Authoritarian Regimes: Work with Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan (e.g., COP29 support in 2024), and Egypt has raised questions about influence from oil-rich or repressive governments.
Climate and Net Zero: In April 2025, Blair critiqued Labour's UK net zero plans as "doomed to fail," prompting scrutiny of TBI's fossil fuel-linked donors and past resistance to green policies.
Transparency: Early critiques of TBFF included opaque communications and business conflicts (e.g., Blair's advisory roles in Kazakhstan). Former staff noted challenges in balancing advocacy