Unioni di Comuni e co-creazione di valore pubblico: un confronto tra esperienze alla prova del PNRR

This theoretical-exploratory study investigates the potential of the Public Value Scorecard (PVSC) as a tool to assess public value co-creation within Italian intermunicipal unions in the context of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). Addressing the limited application of PVSC in such settings, the research adapts the model, based on Moore’s strategic triangle and Meynhardt’s fundamental needs theory, and applies it to two contrasting case studies: Terre d’Acqua (EmiliaRomagna) and the Mountain Union of L’Aquila (Abruzzo). The qualitative analysis, grounded in interviews and strategic documentation, reveals that the PVSC can enhance participatory planning, organizational learning, and shared accountability when properly contextualized. Findings highlight a strong correlation between institutional maturity, administrative capacity, and performance outcomes. This work fills a dual gap in the literature by contributing both to the theoretical discourse on public value measurement and to the development of operational tools for local governments. Managerial implications and avenues for future research are discussed, with a focus on the PVSC’s scalability in fragile contexts, provided it is supported by strong leadership, evaluative culture, and institutional coherence.