Citizens worldwide are increasingly disillusioned with mainstream politics and are turning away from established ideologies. Instead, they are using different combinations of insider and outsider tactics to influence those in power and disrupt the status quo in complex systems.
But we know far too little about which approaches to making change work, where and why. To begin to answer this question, the Activism, Influence and Change Programme (AICP) will support greater understandings of, and better practice among, intentional change makers at all levels by:
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Building a body of rigorous research on intentional influencing efforts undertaken by change makers at all levels, from grassroots organisations to the United Nations.
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Crafting and delivering bespoke, evidence-informed courses, toolkits and training programmes in collaboration with change makers.
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Providing a platform for academics and change makers to network, and exchange ideas and innovations.