Researching Co-production

The concept of co-production has been discussed for while but recently, it has experienced a revival due to the increasing attention to the role of citizens, universities and the third sector in the provision of public services. In the tradition of Ostrom, the concept of co-production has been defined as the mix of activities that both public sector agents and citizens contribute to the provision of public services. It has been argued that this concept can contribute to greater satisfaction of users to services as well as encouraging active commitment by users. However, it has also been argued that it can shift insider-outsider dynamics discouraging certain groups from engaging. While the growth of interest in co-production provides important insights and challenges for public management, it has also started to have a significant influence on the UK university sector due to continuing debate around public engagement, impact and relevance. There are several important crucial conceptual issues related to the growing national and international academic interest in co-production that need to be explored to make them more visible. This conference brings together both academics and non-academics working in public management, public health, geography, law, arts, and social studies to address those conceptual issues. 

This conference is funded by the BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grant and it is free to attend. However, because numbers are limited and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, early registration is essential. You can register this conference by emailing aksel.ersoy@bristol.ac.uk It is going to be a full day event and if you need any special requirement, please indicate it in your email.

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