Course Overview
For a long time, NGOS, public and private sectors have utilised advocacy as a strategy to influence policy and its implementation in favour of defined interests. The aim of advocacy is expanding to include changes in attitudes, ethics and practices. The purpose of this course is to provide participants with critical tools, skills and knowledge in lobbying and advocacy
Target group
Project/programme, managers and officers, Policy makers and community development workers.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
• Improve their knowledge, skills and attitudes in advocating for the weaker identify strength
• Enhance their advocacy and negotiating skills
• Improve their understanding of their international and national policy environment
• Enhance their insights into citizens’ rights and obligations
Content:
• The Nature and Policy Contexts of Advocacy Policy Analysis and Mapping Societal Value systems and social behavior
• Human Rights and Obligations
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Designing Advocacy strategy and Implementation Plan
• Communication skills
• Negotiation Techniques
• Lobbying Techniques
• Delivery of An Advocacy Message
• Research Techniques and Tools
• Building Alliances and Networks
Training on Advocacy and lobbying skills is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.
Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this training on project design using logical framework approach course, participants will be issued with a certificate.
Tailor-Made Course
We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet organization-wide training needs. A training needs assessment will be done on the training participants to collect data on the existing skills, knowledge gaps, training expectations and tailor-made needs.
