Public Participation Best Practice Principles

This IAIA Public Participation Best Practice Principles document aims to promote a meaningful practice of public participation amongst impact assessment ractitioners. It defines the prerequisites for an effective and appropriate public involvement in impact assessment and identifies the conditions required to make the participation process credible and to maximize interest and commitment from the stakeholders. This three-page document is primarily designed for reference and use by those involved in public participation in impact assessment. Included are brief sections on Basic Principles, Operating Principles and Developing Guidelines.