Co-creation for policy: Participatory methodologies to structure multi-stakeholder policymaking processes

Guide for policymakers to design participatory co-creation processes for better public decision-making.

This handbook offers a step-by-step, evidence-based guide to designing and executing participatory policy processes. Developed by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission and EIT Climate-KIC, the guide introduces the concept of Co-creation for Policy (CfP) and provides practical instructions for organizing workshops, innovation camps, policy labs, and other participatory formats. It is especially useful for public officials, facilitators, and organizations seeking to address complex challenges (like climate change, digital transformation, or territorial innovation) through inclusive, systemic, and outcome-oriented processes. The publication outlines key principles, roles of actors, and actionable tools like the CfP Tuner. Case studies from EU regions illustrate how co-creation fosters collective intelligence and delivers better policy results.

Source: The Joint Research Centre
Author information: Cristian Matti, Gabriel Rissola, Paolo Martinez, Laurent Bontoux, Joan-Marc Joval, Annalisa Spalazzi, Damaris Fernandez, and others
Language: English

Year of publication: 2022