The IPP has its own method of supervising these processes of interactive policy-making. New media and politics New media such as the Internet and interactive television are playing an increasingly important role in politics and administration. The IPP promotes awareness of democratic renewal under the influence of the growth of new media. The number of Internet connections is growing exponentially. The 'new media' are making new forms of political participation possible.
Young people know little about politics, nor are they particularly interested.
On the other hand they are very much involved in social issues such as racism, crime, the environment, education and employment. The finals are broadcast on nationwide television. If certain groups of people cannot participate in social and political decision-making it reduces the basis of support for policy, and this does harm to democracy. The IPP tries to increase the participation of women and immigrants in political decision-making. The Institute is interested in co-operating with foreign partners.