User-friendliness of participatory budgeting IT systems

Checklist to evaluate and improve the usability of participatory budgeting digital platforms.

The EmPaci guide on User-Friendliness of Participatory Budgeting IT Systems offers a structured checklist to evaluate the usability of digital platforms used in participatory budgeting (PB) processes. Developed under the EU-funded EmPaci project, the document outlines critical usability criteria such as navigation consistency, accessibility for people with disabilities, mobile responsiveness, and visual clarity. The guide helps municipal decision-makers and technical staff assess and improve their PB platforms to ensure accessibility, trustworthiness, and effective public engagement. It is a practical tool for designing inclusive, user-friendly digital systems that facilitate citizen participation in budgeting processes.

Source: EmPaci Project
Language: German

Year of publication: 2020