Research and Publications
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Building on the seminal insights of Albert O. Hirschman, research at the Centre explores changing forms of civic engagement that produce new configurations of "voice" and "exit”
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We conduct research on the everyday practices of democratic politics, citizens' aspirations and dissatisfactions with liberal values, institutions and elites.
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We publish and disseminate research for an academic readership, policy audiences, the media and the general public.
Events
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We organise public lectures, academic conferences and workshops.
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We promote and host a large number of activities in the context of the Geneva Democracy Week.
international partnerships
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The Centre promotes collaborative activities with academic institutions, international organisations as well as with partners in Geneva, in Switzerland and worldwide.
engagement with the institute's research community
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Our PhD colloquium series provides a regular opportunity to discuss and comment on work across disciplines.
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We organise a series of activities to facilitate cross-disciplinary conversation on democratic practices and to foster interdisciplinary communities.
