Montevideo Decide: Digital platform

This case study of "Montevideo Decide" demonstrates how digital platforms can be used to give people power over local policymaking.

"Montevideo Decide" is the digital platform that allows the people of Montevideo, Uruguay to express their opinions, propose and influence the actions carried out by the Municipality of Montevideo. According to their different levels of registration, citizens can participate in debates, present project initiatives that seek to improve their life in the city, as well as participate in surveys, interview the Mayor and his Government team and participate in co-creation of documents.

This case study is available in English and Spanish.

Source: International Observatory on Participatory Democracy

Year of publication: 2018