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Speaking on Marin's announcement, Tony Blair said: 'Our mission is to help political leaders worldwide deliver change for their people – and Sanna Marin knows exactly how to do that. Ms Marin is bold and practical, understands the role that technology can play as the enabler of a more efficient and citizen-centred state, and will lend her experience to our mission in more countries throughout the world.'

 

A statement by the Institute on Marin's new post read: 'The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) is very pleased to announce that Sanna Marin, former Finnish prime minister and leader of the Social Democratic Party, is joining as a Strategic Counsellor.

 

'She will be working with colleagues and teams across TBI’s portfolio of countries, advising political leaders on their reform programmes. Ms Marin has a record of accomplishment, from setting one of the world’s most ambitious climate targets – enabled by a full programme of digitalisation and deployment of technology – to shepherding her country’s accession to NATO following Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.'

 

The think tank was founded in 2017 by the former British PM, who at the time said he launched the organisation to 'refill the wide open space in the middle of politics', tackle the 'frightening authoritarian populism' that he said undermines Western democracy.

 

The Institute's funding is not publicly disclosed, but it receives funds from a variety of sources, including private donations, philanthropic foundations, and government contracts.

 

It conducts research, publishes reports, and engages with policymakers and leaders from various sectors to advise on policy decisions.