Co-creation vs Co-production: What’s the Difference in Research Impact?

Are co-creation and co-production the same thing? Not quite. In this week’s Terminology Tuesday, we break down the difference:

Co-creation = generating ideas and knowledge together.

Co-production = generating it and implementing it together.

You’ll learn why these approaches matter, how they boost relevance and trust in research, and see a simple example of how they play out in practice.
If you work in research, policy, health, or community engagement, this video will help you understand how to involve stakeholders more effectively—and why it leads to real-world impact.

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