Digitalisation is fundamentally altering communication. The DIID aims to analyse and actively shape these complex processes of change.

Democracy requires substantive participation. A central focus of research at the DIID is to analyse and develop online participation processes.

Decisions rely on the acceptance of those affected. At the DIID we research the opportunities the Internet may offer in order to develop and improve participatory decision-making.

Short and concise. On a few pages the DIID-Précis summarise the expertise of the institute on selected topics and refer to further information.