Public and interagency participation 6 1 design excellence through context sensitive solutions st. Paul, minnesota march 910, 2010 principles of public participation listen public participation is twoway communication. The spectrum is used internationally, and it is found in many public participation plans. Home your peak body for engagement iap2 australasia. It identifies five levels of public participation or community engagement. To obtain public feedback on analysis, alternatives andor decisions. Public participation framework for the south african. Iap2 developed the spectrum of public participation to help groups define the public s role in any public engagement process. International association for public participation iap2 code of ethics for public participation practitioners pdf 1 pg, 37k. 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. Public consultations should be conducted in a fair and respectful manner to build trust and credibility for the process among the participants. Public participation, also known as citizen participation, is the inclusion of the public in the activities of any organization or project. Here i have adapted a framework developed by the international association for public participation iap2 2018 for examining how the public are engaged in government decision making.
The public engagement principles pep project was launched in midfebruary 2009 as the result of several unrelated discussions about how the. Basic principles of public participation and the usepa toolkit. Processes based on the core values have been shown to be the most successful and respected. Public participation is the process by which parliament and provincial legislatures consult with the people and interested or affected individuals, organisations and government entities before making a. 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. It is on the basis of the framework that this model was developed. This plan and toolkit are based on the international association for public participations iap2 public participation spectrum which shows the.
Consultation generally involves council presenting an idea, policy or proposal to the community for input. Core values for the practice of public participation. Public participation is based on the belief that those who are affected by a decision have a right to be involved in the decisionmaking process. We are a member association incorporating individuals, governments, institutions and other entities that affect the public interest throughout the world. Iap2s spectrum for increasing the level of public impact made by particular events. The iap2 code of ethics is a set of principles to guide public participation practitioners in enhancing the integrity of public participation processes. The following individuals made up the core public engagement principles pep working group. Public participation communicates to participants how their input affected the decision. The iap2 public participation spectrum reflections. Parliament and provincial legislatures to fashion their own public participation models. The researchmodified iap2 spectrum, written from a researcher perspective, is shown in the figure below.
International association for public participation iap2 certificate in public participation members of the league of extraordinary trainers are among the practice leaders, developers and founders of the iap2 and its spectrum, principles and ethics. Yet overall, the level of public participation and citizen engagement in these decisionmaking processes tends to be low. Core values, ethics, spectrum the 3 pillars of public. In these pages, deed offers the approaches iap2 developed for consideration by public. This section briefly describes these, from the general principles for public participation should to the specific principles must relevant to consultation in new zealand and in doc. Public participation includes the promise that the publics. Thankyou to david price cofounder of debategraph for creating this graph. 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. Iap2s public participation spectrum is designed to assist with the selection of the level of participation that defines the publics role in any community engagement program.
Sometimes extensive public input is sought in numerous forums, only to have all that input ignored. Public participation a bestfit definition for the south african legislative sector. The spectrum can be easily adapted for other contexts and a modified version has been produced for a research context. In many ways, these fields are kindred spirits with similar goals of. 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. This code of ethics is a set of principles, which guide us in our practice of enhancing the integrity of the public participation process. The charter is underpinned by the international association for public participation iap2 core values for public participation. 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. Iap2 s core values for engagement professionals define the expectations and aspirations of the engagement process.
The international association for public participation iap2 has developed a spectrum for public participation, specifically for government decision making. The international association of public participation iap2 developed the spectrum of public participation to help clarify the role of the public in the project planning and decisionmaking process. Charter for public participation a guide to assist. The spectrum is quickly becoming an international standard. Iap2 australasia is proud to be recognised as an affiliate of the international association for public participation iap2. To obtain public feedback on analysis, alternatives andor. It brings together individuals, governments, institutions and. Digital tools used for p2 include social media, websites, online tools, videos and photos, sms, and apps. Iap2 spectrum of public participation iap2 developed the spectrum of public participation to help groups define the publics role in any public engagement process. Public participation is thus a procedural tool which allows policymakers to include new actors i. We dont just teach public involvement we work this craft every day. The public, of citizens is often also very little informed about what is being discussed and decided, even though it.
Tom atlee, director of the cointelligence institute. Public participation handbook wisconsin department of. Public participation in democratic society is both vital and problematic. The international association for public participation iap2s core values for public participation set out broad principles for the practice of public participation. Iap2s 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. The international association for public participation iap2 foundations in effective public participation program is musthave training for practitioners and novices alike, and a requirement for those interested in professional public participation certification. Board member of the international association for public participation iap2. Public participation knows different levels, one of the most famous models for public participation is the ladder of arnstein, which ranges from nonparticipation to citizen control, whereby power and responsibility is delegated to citizens. Iap2 code of ethics is a set of principles that guides the actions of p2 practitioners and enhances the integrity of the. John godec, board member of the international association for public participation iap2.
Iap2 core values for the practice of public participation. Public participation provides participants with the information they need to participate in a meaningful way. The iap2 code of ethics is a set of principles, which guide us in our practice of enhancing the integrity of the public participation process. Public participation seeks input from participants in designing how they participate. Strategies and tools for effective public participation. Public participation iap2, 2007b has identified core values of participation.
Contact the iap2 federation for permission to use the iap2 code of ethics. Iap2 code of ethics for public participation practitioners. The spectrum is used internationally, and it is found in public participation plans around the world. The department will use the same as a starting point for promoting. In victoria, the public administration act 2004 provides a framework for good governance in the victorian public sector and in public administration generally in victoria. Here are five taken from the iap2s code of ethics for public participation practitioners.
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. They were developed over a two year period with broad international input to identify those aspects of public participation which cross national, cultural, and religious boundaries. Some public meetings are so dysfunctional that observers end up wishing someone in charge would bring an end to the chaos and misery. Foundations in public participation was designed with the input of successful practitioners who work with diverse populations and divergent circumstances throughout the world. We define public participation as any process that involves the public in problemsolving or decisionmaking and that uses public input to make better decision. The course is divided into two modules, each focusing on one of the two major phases of. Public participation in governance involves the direct or indirect involvement. Public participation principles public participation principles public participation better practice guides often include principles to drive and shape agencies practices. Definition of public participation public participation may be defined as the involvement of individuals and groups that are positively or negatively affected by a proposed intervention e. Iap2 is an international member association that seeks to promote and improve the practice of public participation and community engagement.
Sometimes, public participation is the correct approach it is public participation as long as there is a real opportunity for public input to influence the decision or outcome public participation can be very simple or quite complex, and it is almost never the same from project to project 5. The framework differentiates between the different levels of participation depending on the project goals, time frames resources and level of concern or priority. The 20102014 medium term strategic framework identifies the renewal of citizens faith in. As p2 practitioners, we hold ourselves accountable to these principles and strive to hold all participants to the same standards. The core values define the expectations and aspirations of the public participation process. Iap2 code of ethics is a set of principles that guides the actions of p2 practitioners and enhances the integrity of the p2 process. Be honest public participation without integrity is worse than no.
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