RSA Coffee House Challenge on Democratic Reform
9th May 2005, Guildford, Surrey
Introduction : Jamie Clyde, Perry Walker
Facilitator : Perry Walker, New Economics Foundation
1) The need for change. Two or three contributions lasting 3-5 minutes by fellows of RSA and Guildford residents
2) Potential routes for democratic reform
Invited participants:
- Dr. Michael Macpherson, Citizens' Initiative and Referendum I&R
- Alex Folkes, Electoral Reform Society
- Emma Burnell, The Power Inquiry
- James Blanchard, Charter 88
3) Open Debate (30 minutes) for all participants
4) Agreeing actions
Facilitated discussion into the options for using the outputs from today’s discussion:
e.g.
- New projects (potentially sponsored by the RSA)
- Further debates and meetingsVenue: Starbucks, Unit 3A, North Street, Guildford
Organised by Jamie Clyde for RSA. RSA Coffee House challenge
Monday 9th May 2005, 6 pm (18:00)
The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce
"was founded in 1754 to encourage the development of a principled and prosperous society".
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