Our mission is to promote and advance public participation / community engagement globally through targeted initiatives that are guided by culturally adaptive standards of practice and core values.

IAP2 hosts a global directory of job opportunities in fields related to public participation. To see all openings, select "Search" without entering any data in the fields.

As an international leader in public participation, IAP2 has developed the IAP2 Core Values for Public Participation for use in the development and implementation of public participation processes.

For over three decades, IAP2 has set the standard for how organizations, governments, and practitioners meaningfully engage people and groups to shape the decisions, actions, impacts or …

Jun 30, 2025 · 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 …

Feb 2, 2026 · The Certification Program is a professional designation available to IAP2 members. Certification proves, through independent assessment, that you have demonstrated the basic …

The IAP2 Global Learning Pathway (GLP) is the international standard in public participation and community engagement training. Designed by practitioners around the world, the GLP equips you …

Each year IAP2 receives many requests to use the IAP2 Spectrum. Here are just a few examples of organizations that demonstrate the global reach of this important piece of work.

Mar 24, 2015 · The suite of IAP2 training programs are offered around the world by an experienced group of IAP2 licensed trainers. To find training in your area, please visit the IAP2 Region websites:

Jun 30, 2025 · As an international leader in public participation, IAP2 has developed the "IAP2 Core Values for Public Participation" for use in the development and implementation of public participation …