Democracy and governance Archives

Press release

Groundbreaking commission to supercharge East Midlands launched

12 Nov 2024

The RSA and the East Midlands Combined County Authority have launched the Inclusive Growth Commission, which will identify and action radical plans to unleash potential and supercharge prosperity in communities across the East Midlands.

Fellowship news

First Fellow-led RSA manifesto launched

28 Jun 2024 Beth D’Elia

The RSA has published ‘Day One’, its first Fellow-led manifesto, which includes proposals covering society, the environment, education and youth.

Feature

A federal future for the UK?

25 Jun 2024 David Kauders

The UK should adopt federal government, with the main legislature and ‘People’s Council’ comprised of members from across the four nations allocated using the Fibonacci sequence.

Lead Feature

Democracy in the age of AI

25 Jun 2024 Audrey Tang

Taiwan’s first Digital Minister, Audrey Tang, highlights the country’s approach to developing safe, sustainable and citizen-led AI as a model to revitalise global democracy.

Feature

Ghada Amer: the art of protest

25 Jun 2024 Nadia Khomami

Provocative, empowering and unapologetically feminist — the Cairo-born artist’s body of work defies conventions and challenges perspectives.

Last Word

Last Word: resistance

25 Jun 2024 Vibha Venkatesha

One young activist’s growing understanding of the shifting landscapes of opposition and power – and how best to effect meaningful change.

Feature

Metrics reimagined

25 Jun 2024 Vlad Afanasiev

A new approach to metrics is bridging the gap between scientific measurement and human experience, strengthening civic participation, and laying out a path to thrive through adversity.

Feature

The Welsh way

25 Jun 2024 Jane Davidson

Almost a decade on from its passage, the Well-being of Future Generations Act is a testament to the power of courage in good governance.

In Conversation

In conversation with Eoin O’Malley

25 Jun 2024 Andy Haldane

Over a decade on from their genesis, one of the architects of Ireland’s original citizens’ assemblies speaks with Andy Haldane about the lessons learnt.

Blog

Pride Month 2024: Celebrating Fellows in the LGBTQ+ community

3 Jun 2024 Deborah Ajia

For Pride Month 2024, we’re celebrating our Fellows’ and collaborators’ impactful work supporting LGBTQ+ communities, from providing vital resources to fighting for human rights and preserving queer history through art and education.