Crowdsourcing on service of Moscow City Government

Abstract

This article introduces crowdsourcing-online, distributed problem solving, both its historical grounding and exemplar case of using it to solve problems facing by the SFO Small Business of Moscow. Crowdsourcing allows to attract people with different professional backgrounds. With the possibilities of the Web it became possible to use “wisdom of crowds”. This article also explores conditions needed for the successful project and ricks that should be considered. Results of the project allow to offer it as an useful tool for solving public problems and legitimizing upcoming laws.