Acquire knowledge about the decision-making process of the European Union and the key skills to develop a successful EU advocacy strategy
Advocacy with the European Union
Who for?
Individuals working for Civil Society Organisations (NGOs, Foundations, Trade Unions, etc) having in their mandate advocacy work with the European Union
Program benefits
Understand the functioning of the European Union Institutions and its decision-making
Be able to find your way in the EU Institutions’ labyrinth: who to address
Be able to develop a successful EU advocacy strategy through simple key steps
Make use of best practice to maximise advocacy impact at the EU level
Topics covered
How to find your way in the EU labyrinth: EU Institutions and decision making-process
EU Institutions in general
European Commission
Council of the European Union / Link with EU Member States
European Parliament
European External Action Service/ EU Delegations
Main steps to develop a successful advocacy strategy
External and internal context
Identifying objectives
Identifying the most appropriate targets within the EU system
Selecting the right message, at the right time for the right people
Choosing impactful advocacy tools and tailored made information
Developing personal influencing skills
Interests, priorities and goals
Build confidence
Creating personal impact
Methodology
The training uses practical activities which allow participants to directly apply the skills acquired.
– Group exercices, role-plays and simulations
The participatory and active methodology is our added value!
2 Days
All of our trainings are tailor-made: adapted to your organisational needs. This is an example of a training we developed and delivered to one of our clients.