DPO Network Blueprint for Co-Creation 2025
This paper sets out the DPO Network’s Blueprint for Co-Creation. At its core, co-creation is about bringing people together to engage as equals in shaping shared values, goals and actions that lead to successful and impactful outcomes. We recommend the collaboration of diverse stakeholders, working together to understand, define and address a problem or issue. This forms the foundation of co-creation. It upholds the right of disabled people to be part of decision-making processes that affect us – doing things with people rather than for them.
The DPO Network is committed to using co-creation to develop new solutions that enhance the lives of our members. It is also committed to effectively monitoring and putting in place the UN CRPD.
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Part 1: Jacqui Browne
Content in this video is an appreciation of our former Chairperson, Jacqui Browne.
Introduction
Content in this video is an introduction to the position paper.
Part 1 and 2 - Co-Creation Idea and Co-Creation in Action
Content in this video includes:
Part 1: The co-creation idea
- Why is co-creation important for DPOs?
- Principles of co-creation
- Key features of co-creation
- Benefits of the co-creation process
- Co-creation and meaningful participation
- Recent policy initiatives
Part 2: Co-creation in action
- The process of co-creation
- How the State and DPOs can work with co-creation
- What makes co-creation different?
- Case studies
Part 3 - Case Studies
- Case Study 1: The PPI Ignite Network Values and Principles Framework
- Case Study 2: Co-creation of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030
- Case Study 3: Animating the Values and Principles for Collaboration and Partnership Working: The Work of the Civic Forum Dialogue with the Community and Voluntary Sector
Part 4 - Conclusions and Recommendations
Content in this video explains conclusions and recommendations in this report.
Glossary
Content in this video explains the meaning of words used in this report.