Frequently Asked Questions
What is ParticipateDB?
ParticipateDB is a collaborative catalogue for digital engagement tools (often referred to as tools for online community engagement, web-based engagement, online participation, e-participation, e-consultation, online dialogue, online deliberation etc.).
The site offers a comprehensive directory that enables people to easily share, discover, explore and compare the tools available today and learn about how they can best be applied.
ParticipateDB was launched in September of 2009. As of March 2018, it contained 396 tools, 324 projects and 274 references, joined by a total of 1059 associations. The site is maintained by 539 contributors.
Who is behind ParticipateDB?
ParticipateDB was first launched by Intellitics, Inc., a digital engagement firm based in San José, CA (USA). Intellitics helps its clients in the public, private and non-profit sector drive participatory governance and community engagement through the effective use of information and communication technologies.
As of July 1, 2017, ownership of the project has been transferred to the Center for Applied Community Engagement, LLC, a newly-formed social enterprise whose mission is to support and connect the growing professional field of community engagement and public participation practitioners from around the globe.