Preparation
01 · Define the objective
02 · Assign roles
03 · Prepare materials
- Tokens or symbolic coins to represent the available budget for each participant.
- Posters or cards to identify the ideas at the marketplace stalls.
- Spaces or tables for each idea to have its own "stall."
Step-by-step instructions
1
Introduction
- Explain the purpose of the activity and how the marketplace works.
- Define the rules: each participant will have a fixed amount of symbolic coins to "purchase" the ideas they prefer.
2
Preparation of ideas
- Sellers prepare a brief description or presentation of their ideas (this may include images, charts, or text on posters).
- Each idea is organized into a stall within the marketplace.
3
Marketplace opening
- Buyers visit the stalls, interact with sellers, and evaluate the ideas.
- They can ask questions about the benefits, costs, or impact of each idea.
4
Idea purchasing
- Each buyer distributes their symbolic coins among the ideas they consider most important.
- Sellers collect the coins to record how many symbolic resources each idea received.
5
Results analysis
- At the end, facilitators count the resources allocated to each idea.
- A summary is presented of the most supported ideas and their accumulated funding.
6
Reflection and closing
- Facilitate a group discussion about the results:
- Why did certain ideas receive more support?
- Which ideas could be merged or restructured?
- Establish next steps for implementing the selected ideas.
Materials
Symbolic tokens or coins (can be cut-out pieces of paper).
Descriptive posters or cards for the ideas.
Physical or digital space for the marketplace "stalls."
Digital tools
Platforms
For virtual sessions or collaborative documentation.
Practical recommendations
Clarity of rules
Clearly explain how the symbolic tokens work and the purchasing process.
Diversity of ideas
Ensure the ideas are diverse and well-explained.
Documentation
Record the results and discussions for future reference.
Resource balance
Consider distributing symbolic tokens equitably among participants.
