The International Association for Public Participation
(IAP2) promotes and seeks to 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 this mission by serving
the learning needs of its members, advocating for
public participation, promoting results-oriented
research, and providing technical assistance to
improve public participation.
Since the association was founded in 1990, its
membership has expanded beyond the formal
practitioner to include all people involved in public
participation. IAP2’s membership is worldwide.