Co-Creation in Development Research: A Practical Guide for Researchers

This guide was developed to aid the effective use of the co-creation approach in development research. It introduces co-creation methodologies that aim to decolonize research practices, shifting power dynamics and centring community knowledge in development work.

Drawing insights from co-creation processes used by Christian Aid in some key research pieces in the global South, this document describes and analyses the co-creation process of those research projects. Each applied an
approach of co-creation, emphasising:

• Co-design of the research.
• Intentional participant selection.
• Participatory data collection.
• Diversifying research methods and outputs.
• Intentional reciprocity and reflexivity at all stages of research and design.