PAAR-Net Cost Action 22167

Cost Action 22167

Briefing Papers

PAAR-NET BRIEFING PAPER 1: REIMAGINING COMMUNITIES AND PLACES: PARTICIPATORY APPROACHES WITH OLDER ADULTS

Building on the activities of Working Group 2 within the PAAR-net COST ACTION, the outcomes of its International Knowledge Exchange Event held in Frankfurt in September 2024, and the insights of older co-creators, this briefing paper sheds light on key challenges in fostering participation within community and place. Through collaborative discussions and shared experiences, researchers, policy-makers, practitioners and older adults themselves identified innovative solutions to address these challenges. This paper synthesises these findings, offering actionable insights and strategies to enhance meaningful participation for older adults in diverse community and place contexts. Read the briefing paper

PAAR-NET BRIEFING PAPER 2: CO-CREATING TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION: PARTICIPATORY DESIGN WITH OLDER ADULTS

Building on the work of Working Group 3 within the PAAR-net COST Action and insights shared during the International Knowledge Exchange Event in Vilnius, Lithuania, this briefing paper explores how involving older adults in the design and development of technology leads to more age-friendly, inclusive solutions.
Researchers, policymakers, designers, and older co-creators came together to reflect on practical experiences, share knowledge, and learn from one another. This paper highlights the value of participatory methods in understanding the everyday realities, diverse needs, and aspirations of older adults. It offers key takeaways and strategies to support inclusive innovation for ageing societies. Read the briefng paper

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COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding agency for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and enable scientists to grow their ideas by sharing them with their peers. This boosts their research, career and innovation.

COST Action CA22167

There is a significant international commitment to give non-academics a greater role in science to help deliver impactful research and realise the European vision of science for the people, by the people. To support this commitment, the PAAR-net COST Action focuses on knowledge co-production, labelled here as participatory approaches, in research, policymaking and practice. 

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