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In the face of a general unravelling of future-oriented policymaking, how can we design political institutions and movements that can meaningfully incorporate the perspectives of future generations? Our learning sprint, Designing Better Political Conversations for Better Policy, starts this April 15th! Over four sessions, participants will dive into why inclusive policymaking should and can start with designing better political and policy conversations. Registrations open: https://lnkd.in/eQ_AdHh5

🗣️ Deliberative Democracy: So What for Scrutiny? 🗓 Date: Fri 20 Sep 2024 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM BST Are you a scrutiny practitioner looking to unlock the potential of deliberative democracy? Join us for an engaging session exploring how innovative approaches, like citizens' assemblies, can revolutionize public engagement and strengthen the scrutiny process. Hear directly from an expert panel about their experiences using these methods to tackle challenges and build consensus. We'll also explore how these approaches can be integrated into your scrutiny work, providing practical tools and insights. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your toolkit and connect with like-minded practitioners! 🛠️✨ 👉 Register here https://lnkd.in/erZQ8y_y #DeliberativeDemocracy #Scrutiny #PublicEngagement #CitizensAssemblies #LocalGovernment #Governance #LearningEvent #PeerLearning #ExpertPanel

Understanding the current US political landscape can equip faculty and students with tools to engage in productive dialogue, fostering understanding even amid diverse perspectives. In the second part of the Foundations of Academic Dialogue series, Kamy Akhavan (Executive Director, USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future Political Future) discusses what instructors can do to bridge divides and unite conversations. View a recording of the session here: https://lnkd.in/g6Wuc-45

Rethink public policy. Our Public Policy MSc is designed for working professionals. By exploring how public policy is made, what shapes it, and how public policy professionals can make a difference, you’ll prepare for a range of policy-related roles in the public, voluntary and private sectors. Join our webinar to find out all you need to know about our MSc in Public Policy, and ask any questions you may have. Hosted by Dr Ricky Kanabar PhD, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences, this webinar will give you the chance to find out more about our 2 years part-time distance learning MSc Public Policy course.

Now out in Special Issue of Policy & Politics on Learning and Innovation "Types of learning and varieties of innovation: how does policy learning enable policy innovation?" by Nihit Goyal and Michael Howlett @nihitgoyal @howlettm https://lnkd.in/g8Td3qu5

Check out this fantastic programme of free events to share learning on different aspects of democracy! I can only attend one. Which will I pick- the one I know least  about or the one that excites me the most? How do you choose where to spend your focus and energy?  https://lnkd.in/ewx3_H4X

[NEW FORUM ALERT] Jennifer S. Carrera and Les Levidow introduce a new special forum on participatory knowledge co-production. Following three case studies of public participation in community-based participatory research (CBPD) and participatory action research (PAR), the editors reflect on the benefits and shortcomings of each approach while asking: Under what conditions does participatory knowledge co-production play specific roles, perhaps even contradictory ones? What shapes the outcomes? What do these patterns mean for democratization? And, finally, under what conditions do democratic processes genuinely lead to undoing systems of oppression? 👉 https://lnkd.in/gzBjpvC6

Our Katherine Morgan shared her insights in PRWeek UK’s 2024 round-up, reflecting on a transformative year for public affairs. From navigating a fast-evolving policy environment to adapting to new government dynamics, Katherine’s perspective highlights the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry today. Read more in PRWeek’s feature: https://lnkd.in/eSzEAfeZ

As the new academic year begins, we asked the team two key questions: what is ARK and why is it important for social and policy issues in NI? Find out their answers in the video ⬇️

The Center for Effective Government, Seminary Co-op Bookstores, Inc., Chicago Sun-Times, and WBEZ Chicago are excited to announce an upcoming discussion with CEG Democracy Fellow Jennifer Pahlka about her acclaimed book “Recoding America.” As part of the Democracy Solutions Project, the conversation will focus on how to modernize government for the digital age and Pahlka’s experience in public service. Pahlka’s insight on policy implementation and how to improve the administrative apparatus is integral to the questions of institutional reform. How can government be more responsive to the needs of the American people? How do we empower public servants to create the most effective systems possible? How do we evolve public administration in an increasingly digital world? Join us on March 27th at 6PM at the Keller Center for “[Re]coding America: Why Government is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better.” RSVP here: https://bit.ly/CEGBookTalk.