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: 1. Current Trends in Democratic Innovations: Analyzing the evolving landscape of democratic innovations and their role in enhancing accountability mechanisms within representative democracy. 2. Assessing Accountability in Democratic Participation: Evaluating various democratic participation mechanisms, including their effectiveness in fostering transparency and responsiveness. 3. 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. 4. Challenges and Opportunities of Democratic Innovations: Identifying the challenges and opportunities posed by democratic innovations in promoting accountability within representative institutions. 5. 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.  Temat: Democratic Innovations and AccountabilityData: 2024-05-13 17:53Nadawca: a.pawlowska@1gb.plAdresat: epsa-info@list.epsanet.org; 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: 1. Current Trends in Democratic Innovations: Analyzing the evolving landscape of democratic innovations and their role in enhancing accountability mechanisms within representative democracy. 2. Assessing Accountability in Democratic Participation: Evaluating various democratic participation mechanisms, including their effectiveness in fostering transparency and responsiveness. 3. 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. 4. Challenges and Opportunities of Democratic Innovations: Identifying the challenges and opportunities posed by democratic innovations in promoting accountability within representative institutions. 5. 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.