IAP2 CORE VALUES and engagement assessment tool

The IAP2 framework is underpinned by seven Core Values for decision-focused, values-based public participation.

1.  Public participation is based on the belief that those who are affected by a decision have a right to be involved in the decision-making process.

2.  Public participation includes the promise that the public’s contribution will influence the decision.

3.  Public participation promotes sustainable decisions by recognising and communicating the needs and interests of all participants, including decision makers.

4.  Public participation seeks out and facilitates the involvement of those potentially affected by or interested in a decision.

5.  Public participation seeks input from participants in designing how they participate.

6.  Public participation provides participants with the information they need to participate in a meaningful way.

7.  Public participation communicates to participants how their input affected the decision.

IAP2 has developed a Quality Assurance Standard for Community and Stakeholder Engagement which is based on these Core Values and is a valuable tool to assess engagement activities at each phase of your engagement program.