What makes Co-production different?
Sometimes it is difficult to spot the difference between co-production and other types of interaction. Our top tip is to look for whether people who draw on services and professionals seek to work together as equals as much as possible throughout a project or initiative - and respect the unique contribution that each can bring.
- People co-producing should feel that they have shared responsibility. This means the providers of a service doing things with people - not doing things for or to them.
Doing to |
Doing for |
Doing with or together |
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The citizen has no choice or control Loss of community •Loss of community |
The citizen has no choice or control |
The citizen has choice and control |
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No participation |
Limited participation Cared for - not involved |
The citizen actively participates |
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The people may feel helpless |
Cared for - not involved |
The citizen is able to contribute skills and knowledge |
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Loss of community |
Skills and knowledge wasted |
The community develops |