AOVI – Real-Time Digital Participation
AOVI – Real-Time Digital Participation
AOVI is a digital tool developed in collaboration with Brazil’s Ministry of Planning and Budget to foster inclusive dialogue at live events. Adopted in 12 workshops during the Brazil 2050 national strategy process, it organizes discussion around key questions. Participants submit their own responses and can click to agree or disagree with others’ contributions.
The prototype includes moderators’ access to advanced real-time data visualization: a live animated timeline of submissions that can be projected in the room, demographic filters to break down input by age, location or gender, and network visualizations to identify politically aligned subgroups. These capabilities allow for dynamic, responsive facilitation.
AOVI interface
Partners
Launched in partnership with the Ministry of Planning and Budget (Ministério do Planejamento e Orçamento), AOVI was integrated into the process of developing the Brazil 2050 strategy—a collaborative national planning initiative led by state governments to define long-term goals around economic development, social inclusion, and sustainability.
Impact
The consultations included over 3000 participants in 12 regional workshops, who engaged with AOVI, contributing their perspectives and voicing concerns. The project also built capacity within the Ministry—designing the tool alongside planning staff strengthened their skills in participatory digital engagement.
Scalability
AOVI has already been rolled out nationwide across Brazil, and plans are underway to adapt it for other national participatory initiatives. In addition, the tool will be adapted to support challenge-driven innovation processes, specifically in collaboration with GIZ Bangladesh in the initiative INCLUDE – Innovations for Climate-Smart Urban Development. Partner municipalities and stakeholders participating in the innovation project will be able to use AOVI to share ideas and comment on proposed solutions that aim to tackle urban challenges identified by the local community.