From Public Value to Public Value Co-Creation

Abstract

This chapter provides a conceptual backdrop to the book describing the origins of public value theory and its evolution towards a multi-actor theory of public value co-creation. It places the theory within the public governance paradigm which is characterized by a collaborative logic underpinning the pursuit of public value. The chapter defines cross-sectoral partnerships and network management as some of the key operational constructs to implement public value co-creation. It also focuses briefly on the role of collaborative innovation as the practices aimed at co-creating new products/services and/or solutions through collaboration. Finally, it discusses the role of public value co-creation in turbulent times.

Citation

Sancino, A. and Schindele, I. (2022), "From Public Value to Public Value Co-Creation", Public Value Co-Creation, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 7-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80382-961-620221004