From our vibrant campus community in Columbus to the halls of Congress to across the globe in Nigeria, IDEA works to bring our cutting-edge research and real-world impact to all levels of government. We collaborate with public and private sector organizations to help rebuild trust between citizens and the institutions that represent them.
Dive deeper to see how these efforts are shaping civic life, strengthening institutions, and expanding democratic engagement in our campus and Ohio community, across the U.S., and internationally.
From Nigeria to Chile, IDEA adapts Deliberative Town Halls to fit diverse contexts. Whether in low-connectivity areas or constitutional reform processes, our global partners are testing how citizens and policymakers can learn from each other, and build trust through dialogue.
Read more →
From Congress to classrooms, IDEA’s programs connect Americans with their representatives through research-backed, inclusive dialogue. Our work expands access to deliberation for adults, students, and communities across the nation.
Read more →
IDEA’s student programs help young people build deliberative skills and engage complex issues with clarity and respect, laying the groundwork for lifelong democratic participation.
Read more →
From Nigeria to Chile, IDEA adapts Deliberative Town Halls to fit diverse contexts. Whether in low-connectivity areas or constitutional reform processes, our global partners are testing how citizens and policymakers can learn from each other, and build trust through dialogue.
Read more →
From Congress to classrooms, IDEA’s programs connect Americans with their representatives through research-backed, inclusive dialogue. Our work expands access to deliberation for adults, students, and communities across the nation.
Read more →
IDEA’s student programs help young people build deliberative skills and engage complex issues with clarity and respect, laying the groundwork for lifelong democratic participation.
Read more →