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Section G1: What is lobbying? Lobbying can be understood as ‘direct contact with decision-makers’. It is about dialogue and ongoing conversation. Lobbying may include writing a letter, sending a briefing paper, making a phone call, meeting or visiting a decision-maker etc…

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ROOTS 1+2Advocacy Toolkitwww.tearfund.org/advocacy_toolkit

ROOTS 1+2Advocacy toolkitwww.tearfund.org/advocacy_toolkit

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Section G1Advocacy Cycle Stage 4

Taking action:Lobbying

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Section G1: What is lobbying?

Lobbying can be understood as ‘direct contact with decision-makers’. It is about dialogue and ongoing conversation.

Lobbying may include writing a letter, sending a briefing paper, making a phone call, meeting or visiting a decision-maker etc…

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Section G1: Why bother with lobbying?

• To build relationships with decision-makers• To listen, learn and collect information• To present our position on the issue• To address any misunderstandings• To persuade and influence decision-makers to

bring about change• To get specific commitments to action

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Section G1: Lobby meetings

• Do your background research• Organise your logistics and allow plenty of time• Be clear about the aim of the meeting• Introduce everyone• Keep on track• Follow up quickly with a summary report