Table of contents : Contents List of Figures List of Tables List of Boxes Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Co-Production Definitions 1.2 The Resurgence of Co-Production in Public Services 1.3 Book Aims and Outline References Chapter 2: Research Aim and Methods 2.1 Research Aim 2.2 Research Methods 2.3 Enhancing the Understanding of Co-production: A Comprehensive Framework References Chapter 3: Activation of Co-Production: General Context and Antecedents 3.1 Introduction 3.2 General Context 3.3 Antecedents of Co-Production 3.3.1 Antecedents Related to Lay Actors Demographic and Socio-Economic Characteristics Motivational Factors Socio-Psychological Factors Resource Availability 3.3.2 Antecedents Related to the Regular Service Provider 3.3.3 Antecedents Related to the Co-Produced Service 3.4 Concluding Remarks References Chapter 4: Implementing and Managing Co-Production 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Co-Production Management Levers 4.2.1 Institutional Arrangements 4.2.2 Planning 4.2.3 Communication Strategies 4.2.4 Management of Lay Actors 4.2.5 Management of Professionals 4.2.6 Leadership 4.2.7 Accountability and Performance Management 4.3 Concluding Remarks References Chapter 5: Co-production Evaluation 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Lay Actor Co-production Outcomes 5.2.1 Satisfaction 5.2.2 Empowerment 5.2.3 Awareness 5.2.4 Learning 5.2.5 Lay Actor Costs 5.2.6 Externalities 5.3 Regular Service Provider Co-production Outcomes 5.3.1 Cost Efficiency 5.3.2 Effectiveness 5.3.3 Impact on Workforce 5.3.4 Uncertainty 5.3.5 Trust 5.4 Co-production Outcomes for the Community 5.4.1 Value to Community 5.4.2 Value to Society 5.4.3 Social Economic Impact 5.5 Co-production Impact on Public Value 5.6 Concluding Remarks References Chapter 6: Conclusions 6.1 A Comprehensive Framework on Co-production 6.2 Future Research Agenda 6.3 Implications for Policy and Practice Appendices Appendix 1: A Snapshot from the Review of Literature Appendix 2 Index