IDEA's simple but powerful "idea"
When citizens and elected officials come together for civil, representative, focused conversations, we respect one another more, our leaders make better decisions, and everyone has more faith in the democratic process.
82.3%
of 🇳🇬 Baruten/Kaiama constituents in Nigeria said they’d re-elect their MP after joining DTHs — boosting trust and representation
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🇪🇺 EU countries piloted DTH-inspired participatory spaces to reduce polarization and foster democratic dialogue.
95%
of 🇦🇺 Australian youth DTH participants backed civic-based voter registration — strengthening support for electoral reforms.
Are you a policymaker looking to connect with your constituents in an authentic, actionable way?
At the Ohio State Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability (IDEA), we advance the mission of a land-grant university by putting academic resources to work for the public good.
Our work focuses on three core areas:
- Building knowledge about American political institutions
- Fostering dialogue and deliberation on critical public issues
- Advancing education for citizenship at all levels. Click here
