Co-production and circularity
Integrating emerging international practices
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https://doi.org/10.12712/rpca.v.192.67396Abstract
This article analyzes emerging co-production practices in the context of the circular economy (CE), based on a systematic-integrative review of 14 articles (2019–2024) from Web of Science and Scopus. Innovative practices were identified, integrating diverse actors, restructuring organizational processes, fostering cross-sector cooperation, and engaging local communities. Key drivers of CE include collaborative networks, mediating tools, advanced technologies, and community mobilization. The findings provide relevant insights to integrate co-production and CE, strengthening public policies and sustainable initiatives, particularly in emerging economies, emphasizing sustainability promotion through multisectoral collaboration and innovation.
Keywords: Co-production; Circular Economy; Sustainability; Collaborative Networks; Community Education.
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