Description

 

NameAreaDescription
i) Tools for collaborative documents
MinutesInformation Management/ DocumentationMinutes is an excellent open tool for those who just need a simple and professional interface to create quick memos of the results of a meeting. The template can be as simple or complex as you need.
CryptpadInformation Management/ DocumentationFree and stable encrypted collaborative document
Google docsInformation Management/ DocumentationGoogle collaborative documents tool
ii) Tools for communication / internal organization
SlackProject ManagementManagement system of communication and tasks in teams and organizations through “channels” for topics or tasks. Each channel is shared by a work or project team. All types of files can be shared; integration with a multitude of apps such as Twitter, Dropbox and Google Drive.
AsanaProject ManagementAsana organizes the tasks of the team and projects. Free for up to 15 people.
TrelloProject ManagementComprehensive task and project management system. Simple, collaborative interface, organized in mobile task panels.
KanbanProject Management
RedmineProject Management
TelegramCommunication/MessagingEncrypted direct instant messaging application
ZoomCommunication/video-callDeliberation in large groups, online conferences, up to 200 participants. Divisible into small groups. Presentations. Videoconferences.
LoomioCommunication/Deliberation
Appear.INCommunication/video-callGroupware for group video-calls.
JitsiCommunication/video-callFree software tool for videoconferences, instantaneous and without registration. With integrated collaborative document.
GoToMeetingCommunication/video-callTool for videoconferences, instantaneous and without registration.
DoodleTime management and agenda.Schedule meetings. Each person makes his/her availability and allows to see what is the best day and time for all.
DriveRepository of shared documents and filesShared management of files and documents
SlidesCommunication / PresentationsContent presentation application
MentiCommunication / PresentationsInteractive presentation of contents; interaction with the audience in real time
(iii) Tools for collective digital action
ContropediaCollective digital actionWiki platform for the real-time analysis and visualization of controversies in Wikipedia
MentiCollective digital actionTool for instant evaluation of dynamics
sli.doCollective digital actionTool for instant evaluation of dynamics
BaoquDeliberationOnline deliberation for mass groups
DiscourseDeliberationForum software for group deliberation. Mailing lists, forums, improved chat, etc.
QuonersDeliberation / Collective decision-makingGeneration of alternatives, argumentation, valuation and weighting.
iv) Resource Mapping Tools
UshahidiMappingCollaborative mapping tool
OpenStreetMapMappingCollaborative mapping tool
Google MapsMappingCollaborative mapping tool
(vi) Tools for large group deliberation
DiscourseDeliberationLarge group discussion/deliberation
LoomioDeliberationDeliberation in large groups: proposals, vote, prioritisation, debate.
BaoquDeliberationOnline deliberation for mass groups
Pol.isDeliberationCreative deliberation in large groups; dialogues mediated by AI
(vii) Tools for creative participation
All Our IdeasDeliberationBrainstorming by prioritizing peers
XMindDeliberationCollaborative mind mapping tool
MindmeisterDeliberationCollaborative mind mapping tool
MindmupDeliberationCollaborative mind mapping tool
Liquid feedbackDeliberationCollaborative Decision Making Tool
Lime SurveyDeliberationImproved surveys to receive and synthesize feedback.
PrecedenTimeline methodoloyPreceden is an easy-to-use timeline creator that helps you make professional timelines for work projects, school projects, and everything in between.
(viii) Tool repositories
Digidem GuideCollaborative ToolboxesCollaborative digital toolbox (open source)
DemocomunesCollaborative ToolboxesRepository of digital collaborative tools
ContropediaCollaborative ToolboxesAnalysis and visualization of controversies in Wikipedia
Civic StackCollaborative ToolboxesOpen source tool for political and social actions
OGPToolBoxCollaborative ToolboxesRepository of digital collaborative methodologies
Digital MethodsCollaborative ToolboxesDigital Method Repository
ParticipediaCollaborative ToolboxesCrowdsourced, it catalogues and compares participatory political processes from around the world.
Alabs ToolboxCollaborative ToolboxesSelection of applications for various participatory processes.
Digidem GuideCollaborative ToolboxesChoice of tool by process objective
Open Future ToolboxCollaborative ToolboxesBox of face-to-face collaborative methodologies.
(ix) Platforms for Citizen Participation and Open Government
GobiertoChoice of tool by process objectiveSelection of tools for citizen participation
Consul (& Decide Madrid)Proposals/Voting/Open budgetBased on Consul Open source software, is a tool for proposals, consultation processes (voting), collaborative legislation and Open Budgets.
DecidimProposals/Voting/territorial processesOpen source digital infrastructure for governments, organized citizenship and organizations, allows different kinds of participatory and decision-making processes. With modules of deliberation, members, decision making, and repositories.
Your prioritiesProposals/Voting/Open budgetHelps connect citizens and authorities to provide more power of influence in the construction of public policies and budgets.

 

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