Archive for category: 44 – Studies in Human Society

Democracy and divided societies

September 12, 2019/in 44 – Studies in Human Society, National security, Public policy, Social, Stories /by Scott Mitchell

The spread of democratic governance is central to the promotion of peace and in upholding stable global and regional relations. Professor Benjamin Reilly is an internationally recognised political scientist at The University of Western Australia whose research focuses on democracies in the Indo-Pacific region. His work on democratic governance, political development, electoral system design, and party politics in post-conflict environments has helped shape political and electoral reform in new and emerging democracies, and he also advises governments on these issues.

Enhancing Policy-Making and Public Dialogue on the Future of Cities

April 5, 2019/in 44 – Studies in Human Society, Arts, Business, Economy, EI Case study, Environment, Law, Public policy, Social /by Scott Mitchell

The University of Western Australia (UWA) has played a critical role in enhancing policy-making, public debate and progress on the future of Perth and Australian cities. An important part of this has been an innovative, longstanding partnership with the Committee for Perth. This partnership has focused on major urban policy concerns related to globalization, economic development, demographic change, urban liveability and social equality. This research stimulated debate across business, community, government and individuals about the future of cities. The partnership draws on an active and ongoing strategy of engagement with stakeholders. In addition, the partnership actively seeks to inform policy by improving the quality of evidence used by urban decision-makers.