
Global Urban Development | Board Vice Chair and Washington DC Office Coordinator
Co-creation has become a buzz word in the world of sustainable urban development and has been increasingly adopted in the development sector. An iterative, equitable process that removes barriers to the meaningful contribution of knowledge and skills, co-creation approach brings together various stakeholders as partners to collectively produce a mutually agreed outcome.
The roundtable will reflect on the contributions of civil society and grassroots organisations, local and national governments, private sector and other partners in forming and promoting co-creation frameworks. Special emphasis will be placed on the pre-conditions and systems needed to scale co-creation.
Co-creation to transform cities and communities towards a better urban future (to overcome inequalities)
The roundtable will reflect on contributions of civil society and grassroots organisations, local and national governments, private sector and other partners in promoting and performing co-creation frameworks. Special emphasis will be placed on pre-conditions and systems needed to scale co-creation. The discussion will particularly be focused on which governance and financing systems are needed to integrate co-creation in sustainable urban development, with civil society and grassroot levels at the heart of it.
Inclusive institutions with good governance are required to promote and enforce policies that address social inequalities, particularly with regards to under-served and other vulnerable groups. Important elements of good governance include transparency and accountability, which create trust between the government and society. Ease of access to information and modern communication tools can help to build an interactive and collaborative environment. Co-creation creates a unique space and opportunity for this collaboration and integration between CSOs, grassroot organisations, Governments, private sector and other stakeholders. This process strengthens not only the existing governance structures, but also creates greater access to and distribution of financing opportunities at various governance levels, towards meaningful and lasting outcomes for cities and communities.
The roundtable will provide an opportunity for organisations from around the world to share experiences, success stories, strategies, and make recommendations for community-led transformation. The roundtable will also hear voices from diverse stakeholders through two-minute pre-recorded messages on the topic.
Global Urban Development | Board Vice Chair and Washington DC Office Coordinator
Asuntos del Sur | Director
CODAS, DOUALA | Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Scaling