Evaluation of the urban resilience co-production framework: A case study based analysis

Summary

This report is a case study‑based analysis evaluating the Urban Resilience Co‑production Framework developed by Barcena and Bahadur, drawing on comparative insights from nine urban resilience case studies implemented across diverse geographical and socio‑political contexts.

The paper examines how co‑production processes have been applied in practice to address climate and environmental risks in cities, with particular focus on power relations, inclusion of vulnerable groups, and engagement with powerful and intermediary actors.

Through systematic analysis of the case studies, the report identifies enabling conditions for effective co‑production, including trust‑building, contextual flexibility, participatory reframing of problems, and strategic use of intermediaries. It concludes that the framework has strong guiding value for urban resilience practice, while recommending adaptations to strengthen its relevance for long‑term impact and relational outcomes.