Institute for Politics, Democracy & the InternetInstitute for Politics, Democracy & the InternetIPDI_af742b56-7ab6-4054-8d60-599cb3fa6c16To promote the use of the Internet and new communication technologies in politics to enhance democratic values, encourage citizen participation and improve governance, at home and abroad; in short, to “democratize democracy.” _ea98e068-caa9-44c7-9483-52e17b5f5e13Trend ResearchConduct research that anticipates and interprets trends._d4d58a6d-6666-447e-8c55-ce8516df435a1Studies and GuidelinesPublish studies and guidelines that that show candidates, public officials and activists how to make the best use of the new communication tools._6f8e9c17-98fa-410b-ad27-4edacd2a29432Seminars and ConferencesHold seminars and conferences that advocate best practices, teach new skills and allow for the national and international exchange of ideas on the democratizing uses of the Internet and other new technologies._25f6dd3a-315f-4da1-88e8-1282e9f8dcda3 Required content not provided dcError: Required content not provided 2010-02-08http://ipdi.org/About/default.aspxArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com