Deliberation should occur in a relatively small group, about 8 to 20 people. Home your peak body for engagement iap2 australasia. Core values, ethics, spectrum the 3 pillars of public participation. Developed in consultation with practitioners from around the world, the training provides useful tools for designing and implementing effective public participation.
Iap2 australasia is proud to be recognised as an affiliate of the international association for public participation iap2. Overall, this toolkit aims to foster a new approach to, and enthusiasm for, community engagement for the benefit of local communities across queensland. It identifies five levels of public participation or community engagement. It brings together individuals, governments, institutions and. The main point is that differing levels of participation are legitimate and depend on the goals, time frames, resources, and levels of concern in the decision to be made. To obtain public feedback on analysis, alternatives andor. The courses include those that make up iap2s certificate in public participation program. The level of public participation that you select for your project or decision is the most intensive, or highest, level of public participation that you will perform on the project.
The course is divided into two modules, each focusing on one of the two major phases of public participation. Public information, public input, public involvement and public collaboration. Public participation is thus a procedural tool which allows policymakers to include new actors i. Community engagement toolkit for planning page 3 of 83 the webbased nature of this toolkit provides the capacity for information to be provided in pdf and other formats, where possible. Consultation generally involves council presenting an idea, policy or proposal to the community for input. Iap2 spectrum of public participation iap2 developed the spectrum of public participation, which is quickly becoming an international standard. Each of these levels serves a different purpose with a different outcome. Iap2 s public participation spectrum is designed to assist with the selection of the level of participation that defines the public s role in any community engagement program. Sep 23, 2018 public participation is thus a procedural tool which allows policymakers to include new actors i.
Public participation, also known as citizen participation, is the inclusion of the public in the activities of any organization or project. Core values, ethics, spectrum the 3 pillars of public. Public participation, within the context of peoplecentred development, is an essential part of human growth, i. Iap2 s strategies for dealing with opposition and outrage in public participation. Make sure that youre striking out into the world with the tools you need to be successful. The session looks at the foundations from a decision makers point of view and offers a perspective on how public participation can be integrated into the overall project plan. Iap2 core values for the practice of public participation as an international leader in public participation, iap2 has developed the iap2 core values for the practice of public participation for use in developing and implementing public participation processes. The spectrum is used internationally, and it is found in public participation plans around the world. Strategies and tools for effective public participation. Conflict management and public participation iap2 usa. Iap2s public participation spectrum clearly shows that differing levels of par ticipation are. Those developing the iap2 framework suggested that no one type of engagement is privileged above the others. Iap2 resources international association for public. Iap2 has a wealth of resources available assist organizations, decision makers, policy makers and practitioners to improve the quality of the public participation work.
The following resources are protected by by the international association for public participation and may be used for information purposes. Processes based on the core values have been shown to be the most successful and respected. Define the decision process and participation objectives 5. Contact the iap2 federation for permission to use the iap2 core values. In recognition of this, iap2 canada volunteered to step into these conversations on behalf of the federation, to act as a central gathering place for. Thank you to our volunteers for making this happen. This also applies equally well in a research context. The iap2 certificate program in public participation. Template to use for developing public participation plans. Participants openly share diff erent perspectives and end up with a broader view on an issue. Foundations in public participation techniques kentville, ns 4142020 iap2 learning webinar.
Iap2 s public participation for decision makers helps decision makers get the best value from a public process. Iap2 s spectrum of public participation was designed to assist with the selection of the level of participation that defines the public s role in any public participation process. Public participation for communityowned utilities an implementation guide april 2007 this publication was funded by a grant from appas demonstration of energyefficient development deed program. As an international leader in public participation p2, iap2 developed three pillars for. If the expected levels of public participation are congruent among key players, then select that level of public participation. Iap2s public participation spectrum is designed to assist with the selection of the level of participation that defines the publics role in any community. Charter for public participation a guide to assist agencies. Iap2 s spectrum of public participation, focusing on its use, limitations, benefits, and potential changes that could be made to ensure it better reflects current contexts and needs.
Iap2 spectrum developed by the international association for public participation inform consult involve collaborate empower public participation goal to provide the public with balanced and objective information to assist them in understanding the problem, alternatives andor solutions. The iap2 foundations in public participation program is a 5day program that provides a broadbased learning experience covering all of the foundations of public participation. Implementing inclusionary public engagement as an organizational value. The iap2 public participation spectrum reflections social. The assessment process was developed by a task force of iap2 members from usa, canada, and south africa in consultation with our membership. The terms comprising the spectrum are inform, consult, involve, collaborate, and empower, representing increasing levels of public impact. Addressing the civic involvement gap requires the same. Instead they recognised that differing levels of participation are legitimate and depend on the goals, time frames, resources, and levels of concern. The spectrum of public participation was developed by the international association of public participation iap2 to help clarify the role of the public or community in planning and decisionmaking, and how much influence the community has over planning or decisionmaking processes. Foundations in public participation was designed with the input of successful practitioners who work with diverse populations and divergent circumstances throughout the world. To identify the appropriate level of public participation for your project, you must first answer. In addition, the spectrum sets out the promise to the public for each type of participation. Charter for public participation a guide to assist. International association public participation iap2.
Wed like to share a few iap2 spectrum reflections that we found interesting. Public participation in governance covers either the direct or indirect involvement of stakeholders in decisionmaking of policies, plans, or programs that appeal to them 17. Disproportionate use of digital participation by elite voices groups is likely to distort the governments perception of public needs and attitudes schradie, 2011. An overview for executives presents an understanding of the value of public participation and the benchmarks of quality policy and planning.
Iap2 federations core values for public participation professionals define the expectations and aspirations of the public participation process. Feb 14, 2017 the spectrum of public participation was developed by the international association of public participation iap2 to help clarify the role of the public or community in planning and decisionmaking, and how much influence the community has over planning or decisionmaking processes. Certified public participation professional cp3 and master certified public participation professional. P2 processes based on the core values have proved to be the most successful and respected. The spectrum illustrates the different levels of legitimate participation, depending on p2 goals, promises made to the public, timeframes and resources. This plan and toolkit are based on the international association for public participation s iap2 public participation spectrum which shows the different levels of participation. The table below moves from less impact on the decision in the first column to most impact in the last column. Our first graduating class of trainers is now certified in all 5 training modules.
Iap2 is an international member association that seeks to promote and improve the practice of public participation and community engagement. The iap2 public participation spectrum is designed to assist with the selection of the level of participation that defines the public s role in any community engagement program. Declarations 1989 statement on public participation is of particular value, i. We are a member association incorporating individuals, governments, institutions and other entities that affect the public interest throughout the world. When you join iap2 usa, you join a community of public participation p2 practitioners, you gain access to training unique to p2, and support from world class professionals. The iap2 spectrum includes five levels of public participation. Iap2 spectrum developed by the international association for public participation.
The spectrum is used internationally, and it is found in many public participation plans. Public participation process design frameworks for public participation. Iap2 courses international association for public participation. The spectrum show that differing levels of participation are legitimate depending on the goals, time frames, resources and levels of concern in the decision to be made. This twoday module in iap2 s certificate program in public participation provides an introduction to a range of practical tools and techniques used at all five levels of iap2 s public participation spectrum. Iap2 s public participation spectrum inform consult involve collaborate empower publ i c p a r t i c ip a t i on go a l to provide the public with balanced and objective information to assist them in understanding the problem, alternatives, opportunities andor solutions. It offers practitioners an overview of a number of new and exciting approaches, and demonstrates how they can be applied to the daily work of iap2 canada members to support continued growth and improvement in the industry and more effective public participation.
Public participation includes the promise that the public s. Iap2 developed the core values for the practice of public participation for use in developing and implementing public participation processes to help inform better decisions that reflect the interests and concerns of potentially affected people and entities. The iap2 federation has developed the spectrum to help groups define the public s role in any public participation process. The course is divided into two modules, each focusing on one of the two major phases of public participation, planning and techniques. The iap2 spectrum is quickly becoming an international standard. The charter is underpinned by the international association for public participation iap2 core values for public participation. Public participation can be described as having five levels. Select the level on iap2 spectrum evaluate the expectations of key participants 1. Appreciating the spectrums usefulness as a tool in teaching and explaining public participation to various audiences, the. Public participation is similar to but more inclusive than stakeholder engagement generally public participation seeks and facilitates the involvement of those potentially affected by or interested in a decision. The spectrum shows that differing levels of participation are legitimate and depend on the goals, time frames, resources, and levels of concern in the decision to be made. Iap2s spectrum of public participation was designed to assist with the selection of the level of participation that defines the publics role in any public participation. A larger public may need to break into several forums, requiring more moderators. International association for public participation iap2 spectrum of public participation pdf 1 pp, 621k exit this spectrum was designed to assist with the selection of the level of participation that defines the public s role in any public participation process.
Iap2 spectrum of public participation community momentum. It gives course participants an opportunity to try out or observe a number of specific techniques including. Since the spectrums evolution, many reputable engagement practitioners have shared their thoughts about its effectiveness. If organizational expectations exceed the public expectations, select the.
Public participation iap2, 2007b has identified core values of participation. The iap2 spectrum of participation is a resource that is used on an international level and can be found in many public participation plans. It identifies five levels of public participation or community. However, you will also be conducting public participation at all of the levels of the spectrum beneath that highest level. Iap2 annual reports international association for public. To obtain public feedback on analysis, alternatives andor decisions. The iap2 uses specific terminology such as inform, consult and involve to describe levels of public participation that have a corresponding. Allison smith of the city of louisville, ky, and daniel decaro of the university of louisville will discuss the research of a transdisciplinary team that looked into the ways institutional and systemic racism shape residents perception of a citys governance practices and inform how to improve the public participation process. The iap2 public participation spectrum reflections. The international association for public participation iap2 has. The public participation spectrum below illustrates the four levels of public participation.