/public-participation

Google I/O public participation Project

Primary LanguageCSSMIT LicenseMIT

Public Participation Web App for Government Projects and Finance Bills

Overview

This web application aims to foster public engagement and transparency in government projects and financial decisions. It provides a platform for citizens to view, discuss, and provide feedback on various initiatives and bills proposed by the government.

Features

  • Project Dashboard: View ongoing and proposed government projects.
  • Bill Tracker: Stay updated on finance bills and legislative proposals.
  • Discussion Forums: Participate in discussions and share opinions.
  • Feedback Mechanism: Provide feedback and suggestions on projects and bills.
  • User Profiles: Create accounts to track participation history and preferences.

Installation

To run the application locally, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Murzuqisah/public-participation.git

cd ./public-participation
  1. Install dependencies:
npm install
  1. Set up environment variables:
  • Create a .env file based on .env.example and configure necessary variables.
  1. Start the server:
npm start
  1. Access the application: Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 (or the configured port).

Usage

  • User Registration/Login: Create an account or log in using existing credentials.
  • Explore Projects and Bills: Navigate through the dashboard to view details.
  • Participate in Discussions: Join forums to discuss topics of interest.
  • Provide Feedback: Use the feedback forms to submit opinions and suggestions.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Follow these steps to contribute:

  1. Fork the repository.
  2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature).
  3. Make your changes.
  4. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add new feature').
  5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature).
  6. Create a new Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For questions or support, please contact Your Name.