Socially Equitable Public Service Provision: Towards Inclusive Coproduction of Public Infrastructure

Hyunseok Hwang, Arnold Vedlitz, Ali Mostafavi and Sungdae Lim

International Journal of Public Administration, 2025, vol. 48, issue 13, 863-877

Abstract: The challenge of building and maintaining public infrastructure in the face of climate change and natural hazards necessitates greater citizen involvement in decision-making processes. Coproduction aims to ensure equitable service distribution by engaging a diverse range of citizens. However, the literature highlights disparities, with certain citizens having greater resources for participation. This study explores how individual socioeconomic factors and risk perceptions influence citizens’ willingness to engage in coproduction. Coproduction has been criticized for excluding marginalized populations, we analyze how multilevel factors shape willingness to participate in two modes of coproduction: co-planning and co-investing. The results indicate that risk perception is the most significant factor driving citizens’ willingness to coproduce. Furthermore, well-educated or wealthy citizens are more inclined to participate. This study proposes an inclusive approach to coproduction, aiming to ensure equitable public service delivery regardless of socioeconomic status.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/01900692.2024.2427652

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