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IAP2: Good public participation results in better decisions
IAP2 – the International Association for Public Participation – is the preeminent international organization advancing the practice of public participation.
‘Public participation’ means to involve those who are affected by a decision in the decision-making process. It promotes sustainable decisions by providing participants with the information they need to be involved in a meaningful way, and it communicates to participants how their input affects the decision.
The practice of public participation might involve public meetings, surveys, open houses, workshops, polling, citizen’s advisory committees and other forms of direct involvement with the public.
IAP2’s mission is to advance and extend the practice of public participation.
IAP2 advocates on behalf of members and is building an international reputation for the public participation practice and profession. It supports international research and offers professional development training and services.
IAP2 members work in industry, civil society organisations, universities, government and more. They are involved in the public participation process by supporting clients, colleagues and citizens for improved decision-making.
See IAP2 Core Values Award Winners for successful examples of public participation in the decision-making process.
Contact IAP2: iap2hq@iap2.org
Moira Deslandes, Executive Director
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Professional Development & Training
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IAP2 carries out its mission to advance and extend the practice of public participation by organizing and conducting professional development activities to serve the learning needs of members. Flagship courses are as follows:
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IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation
This course is made up of three modules over five days: Planning for Effective Public Participation (two days); Communications for Effective Public Participation (one day); and Techniques for Effective Public Participation (two days).
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If you are interested in becoming licensed to IAP2 to deliver either of these courses, contact IAP2 for more details.
IAP2 also offers professional development opportunities in the form of virtual communities of practice; conferences, seminars, networking events and workshops.
Contact IAP2 Training:
For information about becoming licensed as an IAP2 trainer contact
Professional Development Manager
For information about training in your area contact
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Resources and Publications
2011 Annual Report
(NEW)
Latest edition of Journal of Public Deliberation (April 2012)
Reading Guide for Students and Practitioners (NEW)
Painting The Landscape: A Joint Research Project of IAP2 and the Charles F. Kettering Foundation
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Practitioner Tools
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The IAP2HQ VIRTUAL HELP DESK is open for your enquiry by emailing us at iap2hq@iap2.org
Or contact the Affiliate in your region.
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