IAP2 is an 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.

International Journal of Public Participation - Seeking Editor

IAP2 is seeking an editor to lead, manage, and further develop a three-year old online, peer reviewed journal with an international audience.  The mission of the IJP2 is to foster integration and dialogue within the professional field of public participation across its different traditions and related disciplines and to bridge theory and practice.

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Introducing IAP2's New Executive Director

Many of you are aware that IAP2 recently conducted an international search for a new Executive Director.  That search has successfully come to an end, and it is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Moira Deslandes as the new Executive Director of IAP2.

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