Direct democracy, or pure democracy, is a concept spreading throughout the world, now adopted by nearly 30 countries on the national level. While the concept is

The transformation of British local government into a new and complex system of local governance raises fundamental theoretical questions as well as empirical o

Explores ways to make democracy work better, with particular focus on the integral role of local institutions.

Direct democracy, or pure democracy, is a concept spreading throughout the world, now adopted by nearly 30 countries on the national level. While the concept is

In today's globalising world, there is growing emphasis on local democracy. More than ever, cities need new ideas for ways of managing the political challenges