Public Governance as Co-creation: A Strategy for Revitalizing the Public Sector and Rejuvenating Democracy

Co-creation is a strategy of public governance that empowers local communities, enhances broad-based participation, mobilizes societal resources, and spur public innovation to achieve goals. This book outlines a broad vision of co-creation as a strategy of public governance and provides practical recommendations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 340 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The need for innovative governance solutions is paramount in our quest to improve public policies and services, address complex societal challenges, strengthen social communities, and revitalize democracy. Co-creation emerges as a powerful approach to governance, transcending the traditional triad of public bureaucracy, private markets, and self-organized communities. Drawing inspiration from the successful application of co-creation in product and service design, this book presents a comprehensive vision of co-creation as a strategy for public governance. By creating platforms and arenas for co-creation, this strategy empowers local communities, fosters broad-based participation, mobilizes societal resources, and stimulates public innovation, ultimately fostering ownership for bold solutions to pressing problems and challenges.

The book delves into the practical aspects of using co-creation to achieve specific goals, combining theoretical arguments with illustrative empirical examples, visionary thinking, and practical recommendations. It offers a roadmap for policymakers, practitioners, and citizens alike to navigate the complexities of governance and harness the potential of co-creation to create a more inclusive, responsive, and sustainable society.

In conclusion, this groundbreaking study provides a valuable contribution to the field of governance by offering a fresh perspective on how we can govern in the 21st century. By embracing co-creation as a strategy, we can unlock the full potential of citizens, organizations, and governments to address the complex challenges we face and build a better future for all.

Weight: 496g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009380409