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Co-production empowers citizens by collaborating in the development, design and delivery of a specific public policy, together with public authorities. Co-production generates more resilient and sustainable societies, as participation enables citizens to include their concerns and and social inclusion as it increases their sense of belonging, improves social cohesion and builds social capital.

Policy co-production refers to a collaborative process in which different actors, including citizens, community groups, civil society organizations, and government agencies, work together to design, implement, and evaluate public policies. The goal of policy co-production is to increase the participation of stakeholders in the policy-making process and to ensure that policies reflect the needs and perspectives of those they are meant to serve.

In the context of social policy, the involvement of Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) actors in policy co-production has the potential to greatly improve the impact and effectiveness of social policies. SSE enterprises and organizations are often rooted in local communities and have direct experience of the social challenges faced by communities. By involving SSE actors in the policy-making process, policy-makers can gain a deeper understanding of these challenges and design policies that are better suited to meet the needs of communities.

Additionally, the principles of cooperation, mutual support, and social responsibility that are inherent to SSE can contribute to the development of more equitable and sustainable social policies. SSE actors are often motivated by a desire to address social and environmental challenges, and their participation in policy co-production can help to ensure that social policies reflect these values.

In the Mediterranean region, policy co-production has the potential to play a significant role in addressing the challenges of social protection, human rights, and the advancement of democracy. The region is characterized by high levels of poverty and inequality, and many communities lack access to basic social protections such as healthcare, education, and adequate housing. By involving SSE actors in policy co-production, policy-makers can gain a better understanding of the needs and perspectives of these communities and design policies that better meet their needs.

In addition, the Mediterranean region is facing a range of human rights challenges, including the infringement of civil and political rights, discrimination against marginalized groups, and limited access to justice. Policy co-production has the potential to empower marginalized communities and to ensure that their voices are heard in the policy-making process, which can contribute to the advancement of human rights in the region.

Finally, the Mediterranean region is also characterized by limited political freedoms and the absence of democratic governance in some countries. Policy co-production has the potential to increase the participation of citizens in the policy-making process and to promote transparency and accountability in government. This can help to advance the cause of democracy and to increase the legitimacy of government actions in the eyes of citizens.

You can learn more about what co-production is and what are its challenges and opportunities in the following document:

File:Co-production model, challenges and opportunities.pdf