A theoretical framework for studying the co-creation of innovative solutions and public value

The expansion of the scope and significance co-creation in public policy governance prompts integration different theoretical strands that together can help us illuminating antecedent conditions, processes multi-actor collaboration, creation innovative solutions, assessment their value. Exploring affinities complementarities relevant perspectives such as theories co-creation, value management, innovation, collaborative governance, network strategic management digital era may foster a more comprehensive framework for studying outcomes needs-based services, effective democratic legitimacy. This introduction seeks to explain why we must transform sector order spur how platforms support this transformation, bring synthesize bodies theory when complex drivers, barriers outcomes.