International Association for Public ParticipationInternational Association for Public ParticipationIAP2_c59fc5a6-beae-4522-93ed-cd72d8e2d978To promote and improve the practice of public participation in relation to individuals, governments, institutions, and other entities that affect the public interest in nations throughout the world_06f567a2-2e22-4362-bd63-0308586b4021InvolvementPublic participation is based on the belief that those who are affected by a decision have a right to be involved in the decision-making process.InfluencePublic participation includes the promise that the public's contribution will influence the decision. Sustainable DecisionsPublic participation promotes sustainable decisions by recognizing and communicating the needs and interests of all participants, including decision makers. Stakeholder EngagementPublic participation seeks out and facilitates the involvement of those potentially affected by or interested in a decision.InputPublic participation seeks input from participants in designing how they participate.InformationPublic participation provides participants with the information they need to participate in a meaningful way. CommunicationPublic participation communicates to participants how their input affected the decision. EducationServe the learning needs of members through events, publications, and communication technology_df5d73aa-a990-4d12-81e2-c3fbe11b286c1AdvocacyAdvocate for public participation throughout the world_bfaec96b-ecd2-426a-b0eb-d2287448bcdb2ResearchPromote a results-oriented research agenda and use research to support educational and advocacy goals_f073b5d4-4ba4-497f-856f-4361e7a8fc763Technical AssistanceProvide technical assistance to improve public participation_2974807e-e66a-4388-b5da-1dabca92f6b842010-02-08http://www.iap2.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=3ArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com