In FocusInnovation in DemocracyHow can councils engage residents to tackle local issues?The Innovation in Democracy Programme supported three local authorities to pilot citizens’ assemblies duri…Learn MoreA Democratic Response to COVID-19What role should the public play in the COVID-19 recovery?From the transition out of lockdown to the terms of the economic stimulus, significant decisions will be tak…Learn MoreCitizens' Convention on UK DemocracyHow can citizens drive the reform of our democracy?Democratic institutions in the UK – as well as around the world – are struggling to respond to profound…Learn MoreInitiative for Civic Space Citizens’ PanelHow do the public think citizens voices can best contribute to decision making in Northern Ireland?The Initiative for Civic Space Citizens’ Panel brought together a diverse group of people from across Nort…Learn MoreA study about UK Political Party Reform What do people want to see in political parties today?Political parties play a vital role in contemporary democracies, however are often perceived negatively by t…Learn MoreCitizens' Assembly for Northern IrelandHow can Northern Ireland break the deadlock on contested issues?The Citizens’ Assembly for Northern Ireland met over two weekends in October/November 2018 to consider how…Learn More2018-20 Open Government Action PlanCan government in the UK be made more open and accountable to citizens?Open government is the simple but powerful idea that governments and institutions work better for citizens w…Learn MoreCitizens' Assembly on BrexitWhat kind of Brexit do people want?The EU referendum decided that the UK is leaving the European Union. But it didn’t decide the detail of wh…Learn MoreInnovations for select committee engagementHow can parliament meaningfully engage the public in their decision-making?Parliament’s role is to represent the people and hold government to account. There are various ways in whi…Learn More Pages1 2 Last Last
