주민자치와 공동생산: 지역문제 해결과 참여민주주의 실현을 위한 개념화와 상호관계의 이론적 모형 = Local Self-Governance and Co-Production: A Theoretical Framework for Their Conceptualization and Interrelationship in Solving Local Problems and Deepening Participatory Democracy

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This study aims to reconceptualize local self-governance and co-production as alternatives for local problem-solving and public service innovation in the context of global crises, drawing on the perspectives of participatory democracy and new public governance. It proposes a theoretical framework to explain the dynamic interrelationship between local self-governance and co-production.
To this end, the study examines key theoretical issues and perspectives relevant to the reconceptualization of both concepts, and presents refined definitions aligned with the research goal. It then explores the mechanisms through which local self-governance and co-production are connected in grassroots participatory spaces-particularly invited and popular spaces-and proposes a model of their interrelationship as well as potential diffusion pathways for co-production. In an era of regional crises, the study argues that local self-governance and co-production must evolve beyond mere formal institutions into substantive practices of self-rule, enabling residents to address local challenges and improve their quality of life. To realize this transformation, the principles of co-production-defined as resident participation across all stages of public service delivery-must be actively incorporated. This process also calls for a major shift in policy orientation regarding both local governments and local self-governance.