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Have you heard of IAP2's new Global Learning Pathway? Based on competencies that practitioners worldwide had indicated were key to doing P2/engagement work, the GLP is a suite of courses designed to grow and change as the practice and practitioner’s needs evolve. To learn more, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gn_zGu34

IAP2 Welcomes its first trainer in Hong Kong IAP2 welcomes Ernest Poon from Hong Kong to the IAP2 community of trainers. Ernest has served the non-profit sector in Hong Kong for more than 10 years. From searching for the modern significance of cultural traditions as heritage educator, to giving a voice to children as child's right advocate, Ernest has always been keen to invite a broader understanding of possibilities amongst diverse realities, capabilities and experiences.   As a public participation practitioner, the majority of Ernest's experience has been facilitating adults to work with children and youth, building genuine connections and trusting relationships across a variety of issues matter to children, such as early childhood services, recreation space and community planning. Ernest在香港非營利組織界服務已有10多年。從作為文化遺產教育者去尋找傳統文化的現代意義，到作為兒童權利倡導者為兒童發聲，他一直熱衷於在不同的視角、能力和經驗之間喚起更廣泛的理解，求同存異地去探索不同的可能性。 作為一名公眾參與從業者，他致力於促進成人與兒童和青少年合作，在幼兒服務、遊戲空間和社區規劃等兒童事務上建立真誠的聯繫和信任關係。

IAP2's Applying Methods is for practitioners who are interested in exploring a variety of methods used in implementing P2/ engagement and considering how to design and integrate those methods into the P2/engagement process. Participants will learn to select, assess, and create effective elements of methods to work meaningfully with your communities. Register for an upcoming class: https://lnkd.in/ggXu9CP

IAP2's Designing Public Participation/Engagement introduces practitioners to the design and plan phases of the practice framework, providing them with the opportunity to develop P2/engagement plans. This includes scoping, community mapping, determining purpose and objectives and levels of influence, choosing appropriate methods, and managing resources, while considering the needs of diverse audiences. Register for an upcoming class: https://lnkd.in/ggXu9CP

Have you heard about IAP2's Global Certificate in Public Participation and Engagement? Taking the best of stakeholder and engagement training from around the globe our team developed a new suite of courses which can be combined in a variety of ways to create the new certificate program. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gn_zGu34

IAP2 Welcomes its first trainer in Singapore IAP2 welcomes Sandra Lim MG from Singapore to the IAP2 community of trainers. Sandra, the President of Verian Southeast Asia (formerly Kantar Public), boasts over 20 years of expertise in social, policy and sustainability research consulting. Her specialties include behavioral communications and design, public engagement, program evaluation, and data analysis in solving complex societal, policy and sustainability issues. Sandra is actively engaged in the research industry and previously held the position of President at the Market Research Society Singapore (MRSS). She also imparts knowledge through training at institutions like Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) and Singapore Management University (SMU). Beyond her professional roles, Sandra is committed to community building, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and serves as a board advisor at Ecoworks and board member at the Caregiving Welfare Association (CWA). Her multifaceted roles encompass advising, strategising, training, mentoring, facilitating, writing, and volunteering.

IAP2 Welcomes its first trainer in Europe IAP2 welcomes Lari Karreinen from Finland to the IAP2 community of trainers. Lari has extensive experience in participation processes, covering EU-level green transition projects, national legislative and development initiatives, sustainable use of natural resources and climate-related issues. He has also assisted dozens of municipalities with urban planning, NGO collaboration, youth participation, schools and libraries, citizen panels, participatory budgeting, and developing public engagement frameworks. These projects have resulted in more effective solutions, increased trust in authorities, and created better future opportunities. He has trained dozens of municipalities, welfare regions, and state administration in planning and facilitating participatory processes. Larilla on laaja kokemus osallisuusprosesseista. EU-tasolla hän on ollut mukana vihreän siirtymän projekteissa ja ministeriöiden lainsäädäntö- ja kehittämishankkeissa sekä luonnonvarojen kestävään käyttöön ja ilmastoon liittyvissä kysymyksissä. Hän on myös auttanut kymmeniä kuntia kaupunkisuunnittelussa, säästötoimien arvioinnissa, järjestöyhteistyössä, nuorisotyössä, koulujen ja kirjastojen kehittämisessä, kansalaispaneeleissa, osallistuvassa budjetoinnissa sekä osallisuusmallien kehittämisessä. Näissä projekteissa on syntynyt toimivampia ratkaisuja, luottamus viranomaisiin on vahvistunut ja on luotu parempia tulevaisuuden mahdollisuuksia. Hän on kouluttanut kymmeniä kuntia, hyvinvointialueita ja valtionhallintoa osallisuusprosessien suunnittelussa ja fasilitoinnissa.

IAP2 Welcomes its first trainer in the Middle East IAP2 welcomes Mohammed QAID, IAP2 Licensed Trainer, CSR-P from Saudi Arabia to the IAP2 community of trainers. Mohammed is an experienced professional in community development and engagement, with over 20 years of experience collaborating with local communities and diverse stakeholders on development projects across the MENA region. His work spans government authorities, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations, covering extractive industries, good governance, social housing, and youth empowerment. Committed to empowering individuals and communities, Mohammed strives to enhance their potential to thrive and actively contribute to building a brighter future through inclusive, transparent, and effective engagement practices. يتمتع محمد بخبرة واسعة تزيد عن 20 عامًا في مجال التنمية المجتمعية والمشاركة، حيث يتمتع بخبرة في التعاون مع المجتمعات المحلية وأصحاب مصلحة متعددين في مشاريع التنمية في مختلف أنحاء منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا. ويمتد نطاق عمله إلى العمل مع الجهات الحكومية والقطاع الخاص والمنظمات غير الربحية، ويغطي مجالات الصناعات الاستخراجية والحوكمة الرشيدة والإسكان الاجتماعي وتمكين الشباب. ملتزمًا بتمكين الأفراد والمجتمعات، يسعى محمد إلى تعزيز إمكاناتهم للنجاح والمساهمة بفعالية في بناء مستقبل أكثر إشراقًا من خلال ممارسات المشاركة المجتمعية الشاملة والشفافة والفعالة.

Want to learn more about the underpinning models and frameworks of the public participation and engagement practice? IAP2's prerequisite course explores principles, concepts and best practices that make public participation meaningful. Start your P2 learning journey with IAP2: https://lnkd.in/ggXu9CP