Dear Colleagues,
I would like to draw your
attention to the Panel 3.9 Democratic Innovations and Accountability in Representative
Institutions, organized by Izolda Bokszczanin and me at this year’s Italian
Political Science Association Conference in Trieste, 12-14 September 2024. Below
this message you can find an abstract of the panel. The panel proceedings will
be held in English.
You can find here
more about the conference, conditions of participation and how to submit your
abstract. Please be informed that the deadline for abstract submission is May
31st 2024.
Should you have any
questions feel free to contact me (apawlowska@ur.edu.pl)
or Izolda (ibokszczanin@uw.edu.pl).
Best regards,
Agnieszka Pawlowska
Panel 3.9 Democratic
Innovations and Accountability in Representative Institutions
Modern democracies face a pressing challenge of
dwindling trust in political institutions, prompting a surge in interest
towards democratic innovations. These innovations are perceived as potential
solutions to address citizens' disenchantment and bolster accountability within
representative institutions.
This panel aims to critically examine the nexus
between democratic innovations and accountability, shedding light on their
impact on the functioning of representative institutions. The panel seeks to
delve into the dynamic relationship between democratic innovations and
accountability within representative institutions.
Key areas of exploration may include following
issues:
Current Trends in Democratic Innovations:
Analyzing the evolving landscape of democratic innovations and their role in
enhancing accountability mechanisms within representative democracy.
Assessing Accountability in Democratic
Participation: Evaluating various democratic participation mechanisms,
including their effectiveness in fostering transparency and responsiveness.
Normative Frameworks for Accountability in
Deliberative Processes: Discussing normative criteria for designing and
evaluating deliberative processes aimed at improving accountability and citizen
engagement in decision-making.
Challenges and Opportunities of Democratic
Innovations: Identifying the challenges and opportunities posed by democratic
innovations in promoting accountability within representative institutions.
Impact of Democratic Innovations on
Institutional Accountability: Examining the extent to which democratic
innovations shape the accountability dynamics of representative institutions
and influence the behavior of political actors.
We invite contributions that examine the
interplay between democratic innovations and accountability mechanisms within
representative institutions. Our interests stress on following approaches:
Theoretical frameworks for understanding the
relationship between democratic innovations and accountability in
representative democracy.
Empirical studies assessing the accountability
outcomes of different forms of democratic participation, including their impact
on policy outcomes and public trust.
Comparative analyses of accountability
mechanisms across various democratic systems, highlighting best practices and
lessons learned.
This panel aims to provide a platform for
critical discussion on the intersection of democratic innovations and
accountability within representative institutions. By exploring the potential
of innovative democratic mechanisms to increase accountability, transparency,
and responsiveness, we aim to contribute to a deeper understanding of the
challenges and opportunities facing modern democracies.
We welcome both theoretical and empirical
contributions that offer new insights and comparative perspectives on this
topical issue.
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Could you please circulate the message below?Thank you and best regards,Agnieszka PawlowskaDear Colleagues,
I would like to draw your
attention to the Panel 3.9 Democratic Innovations and Accountability in Representative
Institutions, organized by Izolda Bokszczanin and me at this year’s Italian
Political Science Association Conference in Trieste, 12-14 September 2024. Below
this message you can find an abstract of the panel. The panel proceedings will
be held in English.
You can find here
more about the conference, conditions of participation and how to submit your
abstract. Please be informed that the deadline for abstract submission is May
31st 2024.
Should you have any
questions feel free to contact me (apawlowska@ur.edu.pl)
or Izolda (ibokszczanin@uw.edu.pl).
Best regards,
Agnieszka Pawlowska
Panel 3.9 Democratic
Innovations and Accountability in Representative Institutions
Modern democracies face a pressing challenge of
dwindling trust in political institutions, prompting a surge in interest
towards democratic innovations. These innovations are perceived as potential
solutions to address citizens' disenchantment and bolster accountability within
representative institutions.
This panel aims to critically examine the nexus
between democratic innovations and accountability, shedding light on their
impact on the functioning of representative institutions. The panel seeks to
delve into the dynamic relationship between democratic innovations and
accountability within representative institutions.
Key areas of exploration may include following
issues:
Current Trends in Democratic Innovations:
Analyzing the evolving landscape of democratic innovations and their role in
enhancing accountability mechanisms within representative democracy.
Assessing Accountability in Democratic
Participation: Evaluating various democratic participation mechanisms,
including their effectiveness in fostering transparency and responsiveness.
Normative Frameworks for Accountability in
Deliberative Processes: Discussing normative criteria for designing and
evaluating deliberative processes aimed at improving accountability and citizen
engagement in decision-making.
Challenges and Opportunities of Democratic
Innovations: Identifying the challenges and opportunities posed by democratic
innovations in promoting accountability within representative institutions.
Impact of Democratic Innovations on
Institutional Accountability: Examining the extent to which democratic
innovations shape the accountability dynamics of representative institutions
and influence the behavior of political actors.
We invite contributions that examine the
interplay between democratic innovations and accountability mechanisms within
representative institutions. Our interests stress on following approaches:
Theoretical frameworks for understanding the
relationship between democratic innovations and accountability in
representative democracy.
Empirical studies assessing the accountability
outcomes of different forms of democratic participation, including their impact
on policy outcomes and public trust.
Comparative analyses of accountability
mechanisms across various democratic systems, highlighting best practices and
lessons learned.
This panel aims to provide a platform for
critical discussion on the intersection of democratic innovations and
accountability within representative institutions. By exploring the potential
of innovative democratic mechanisms to increase accountability, transparency,
and responsiveness, we aim to contribute to a deeper understanding of the
challenges and opportunities facing modern democracies.
We welcome both theoretical and empirical
contributions that offer new insights and comparative perspectives on this
topical issue.