Dane Waters
Dane Waters
Direct democracy, Civil society, Policy-making and Legislation, Peace-building, Representative democracy
  Arlington , US
I have worked on all aspects of direct democracy – helping governments draft the laws that will govern the election, helping put issues on the ballot, helping win or defeat issues on the ballot, and providing international observers to ensure that an election meets international standards. 

DETAILS

QUICK FACTS

  • I have worked on over 60 direct democracy campaigns
  • I have lobbied legislative bodies around the world on adopting direct democracy
  • I have written numerous articles and books on direct democracy
  • I am building an elephant sanctuary in Myanmar
  • I worked on six US Presidential campaigns

WHAT I CAN OFFER

  • Guidance on best practices on creating and using direct democracy
  • Moral support

WHAT I'M INTERESTED IN

  • The right to self determination
  • Freedom and Democracy
  • Protecting elephants
  • Free and fair elections
  • Taiwan independence

HISTORY

I am the founder of the Initiative & Referendum Institute at the University of Southern California, a co-founder of the Initiative & Referendum Institute Europe and a board member of Democracy International. I have written numerous articles and books on direct democracy and have been interviewed by media outlets around the world.

LATEST PROJECTS

  • Direct Democracy Documentary
    I am currently working on a documentary about direct democracy chronicling its history, use and impact it has had on the lives of citizens around the world.