International Journal of Public Participation

The ‘IJP2’ is an on-line, multi-disciplinary forum for the exchange of information among researchers, practitioners, decision-makers, and citizens about public participation and its impact around the world.  It has been created with the specific intention of bridging the arenas of research and practise within the field of public participation.

The express purpose of the IJP2 is ‘…to meet the needs of IAP2 members and others having an interest in improving the theory and practise of public participation’, which the IAP2 defines as ‘citizen participation in decision-making processes that affect the public in whole or in part’. Specifically, the IJP2 is intended to advance the IAP2’s mission in three ways: 

• by serving as a vehicle for disseminating information about new developments in the field of public participation;
• by improving communication and mutual understanding between academics and practitioners;  and
• by establishing a forum through which the IAP2 and its members can help shape the research agenda for improving the theory and practise of public participation
   

For information about lodging an article  please contact Editor Steven N. Pyser, J.D. steve@thedialogue.net 

For permission to reprint articles or for advertising in the journal please contact Executive Director Moira Deslandes moira@iap2.org

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Call for Papers Now Open - January 2010 Issue
International Journal of Public Participation - Special Symposium Issue