The Ohio State University Institute for Democratic Engagement & Accountability
We are grounded in a fundamental principle: When citizens and elected officials participate in civil, representative, and focused dialogue, it fosters mutual respect, enhances decision-making, and builds greater faith in the democratic process.
IDEA hosted two events on Oct. 19 exploring what helps lawmakers get things done. A morning research talk examined legislative effectiveness in Congress and the states, followed by an…
In summer 2026, Marco Castradori ran three Deliberative Town Halls in Nigeria to test whether lawmakers can earn trust without handing out goods. His findings suggest that listening and explaining…
Michael Neblo, founding director of the Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability (IDEA), has been appointed the Ann and Darrell Dreher Chair in Political Communication and…
After launching the Summer Democracy Fellows program this past summer, IDEA is seeking applications for the second cohort for summer of 2027.
From the end of May through mid-August,…
