What if there were a better way to vote? We learned in school that voting helps resolve disagreements and achieve consensus. But traditional voting methods have limitations — and that’s where Concordamos comes in.

Concordamos is a tool developed by the Institute for Technology and Society (ITS) for groups that need to prioritize decisions and reach consensus. Open and free to use, this tool brings the “quadratic voting” methodology into the digital sphere. In a conventional vote, everyone gets one vote, and the option with the most votes wins. This method is useful, but it has its limits. With Concordamos, everyone receives the same number of votes but can allocate more votes to emphasize what matters most to them. The outcome is proven: the process identifies the proposals that best reflect the group’s priorities.

The project is divided into three main phases:

1. Development and Implementation of the Platform: The first phase focuses on creating and launching the Concordamos platform, enabling secure and efficient digital voting.
2. Engagement and Capacity Building: ITS then conducts engagement and training activities, working directly with communities and organizations to encourage voting participation. This phase includes workshops, seminars, and training sessions on how to use the platform and the importance of civic engagement.
3. Voting and Monitoring: In the final phase, voting takes place, and results are monitored. ITS provides technical and methodological support to participating communities and organizations. After voting concludes, an analysis of participants’ experiences with Concordamos is conducted to guide future improvements.

In essence, we want people to embrace voting and group decision-making. Concordamos allows individuals to vote in a way that highlights their strongest preferences. At the same time, the methodology balances extremes, ensuring the results represent the group’s most consensual priorities. The outcome is a democratic process where everyone feels better represented. Both majorities and minorities benefit, and even those with isolated opinions have a greater chance of being acknowledged by others.