The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute promotes inclusive democracy by forging bold ideas and creating spaces for civic innovation. The Institute impacts academia, fosters young leadership and shapes public discourse. Home to a premier international post-doctoral program and respected academic press, the Institute publishes leading journals and books, strengthening open inquiry and diversity for civil society and amplifying the social impact of deep ideas. Within the Institute, the Milken Innovation Center is a center for financial innovations in policy and practice, developing market-based solutions to democratize capital, finance ideas, create jobs and accelerate economic growth in Israel and the world.