Crowdsourcing consists of involving a large public in a process of co-creation of a project, a brand, a product or a service.
Crowdsourcing is also referred to as "participatory production". In practical terms, it involves a company making an open call for participation in a given task in exchange or not for a fee or reward.
Crowd “Sourcing” describes the process of data gathering from citizens. This can be done via smart phones or dedicated sensors.
Smart phones distribute instant information about employment, housing, administration, mobility, health services, security and utilities.