In FocusCitizens' Assembly for Northern IrelandHow can Northern Ireland break the deadlock on contested issues?In Autumn 2018, Involve is convening Northern Ireland’s first Citizens’ Assembly. This democratic innova…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 MoreInnovation in DemocracyHow can councils engage residents to tackle local issues?The Innovation in Democracy Programme will support local authorities during 2019 to open up a policy decisio…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 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 Civic Activism in Northern IrelandHow can civil society organisations engage with citizens?Many citizens are increasingly disillusioned with and disengaged from those who take decisions that affect t…Learn MorePathways Through ParticipationHow and why do people participate?Research on participation has tended to look at participation within a particular type of activity (such as…Learn More
