Consul

Consul

Consul is a web application designed to facilitate interaction between governments and citizens, promoting a space for active participation in democratic processes. It allows users to get involved in the creation of citizen proposals, the management of participatory budgets, the development of collaborative legislation, and participation in debates and voting. Initially developed by the Madrid City Council, Consul has expanded to more than 25 cities in 12 countries, demonstrating its effectiveness and adaptability in various contexts. Its intuitive and accessible interface facilitates the inclusion of all sectors of society in government decision-making, strengthening the pillars of an open and participatory government.

Addresses the challenge of facilitating citizen participation and input in government decision-making processes, promoting transparency and democracy. Through an accessible and easy-to-use interface, citizens can participate in citizen proposals, participatory budgets, collaborative legislation, debates and voting.

Supports citizen proposals and debates. Offers voting and budgeting tools. Features for collaborative legislation. Provides a transparent decision-making process.

Developed with Ruby on Rails, it leverages its framework to create efficient web applications. Utilizes PostgreSQL for robust database management, ensuring data integrity and security. Uses Docker to facilitate deployment and scalability across diverse environments. Licensed under AGPL-3.0, it encourages collaboration and sharing of improvements within the community. Adopts open principles and promotes interoperability through open-source technologies.