Programs
Based in Columbus, Ohio, IDEA conducts rigorous research on democracy and applies it on our campus and in communities across the United States and around the world. We bring evidence and structured deliberation to all levels of government, partnering with public and private institutions to rebuild trust between citizens and their elected representatives.
Explore our programs to see how we are strengthening civic life and democratic engagement locally, nationally, and internationally.
Across the globe, from Nigeria to Chile, IDEA adapts Deliberative Town Halls to diverse settings. In areas with limited internet access and during constitutional reform, our international partnerships explore how dialogue can foster mutual learning and build trust between citizens and policymakers.
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Connecting Congress to classrooms and communities nationwide, IDEA’s US programs facilitate research-backed, inclusive dialogue between Americans and their representatives. We broaden access to deliberative engagement for adults and students alike.
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Through its on-campus programs, IDEA empowers students to develop deliberative skills and engage complex issues thoughtfully and respectfully, cultivating the foundation for lifelong civic engagement.
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Across the globe, from Nigeria to Chile, IDEA adapts Deliberative Town Halls to diverse settings. In areas with limited internet access and during constitutional reform, our international partnerships explore how dialogue can foster mutual learning and build trust between citizens and policymakers.
Read more →
Connecting Congress to classrooms and communities nationwide, IDEA’s US programs facilitate research-backed, inclusive dialogue between Americans and their representatives. We broaden access to deliberative engagement for adults and students alike.
Read more →
Through its on-campus programs, IDEA empowers students to develop deliberative skills and engage complex issues thoughtfully and respectfully, cultivating the foundation for lifelong civic engagement.
Read more →