IAP2 is
an international association of members who seek to 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. IAP2 carries out its mission by organizing and conducting
activities to:
- Serve
the learning needs of members through events, publications, and
communication technology
- Advocate
for public participation throughout the world
- Promote
a results-oriented research agenda and use research to support educational
and advocacy goals
- Provide technical assistance to improve public participation