General
Read about general IDEAL information and the main components you will see on the platform.
What is a Process?
Think of a Process as a specific project with a deadline. It has a clear start, a middle, and an end. The goal is to make a specific decision (like how to spend a budget or how to design a new square).
How it works: It is divided into "Phases." For example: Proposals → Voting → Results.
When to go here: When you want to take part in a specific, temporary campaign that the organization has launched.
Real-world analogy: A Vote or a Workshop. Once the decision is made, the process ends.
Example: "Participatory Budgeting 2026" or "Redesigning the Main Park."