Lobbying involves face-to-face meetings, lobby letters, engagements at events and other direct attempts to influence policy-makers, public officials and other decision-makers through personal interviews and persuasion. The cornerstone of lobbying is shaping the agenda of meetings around a “deliverable” for the decision-maker. A key aspect to lobbying is building relationships. Lobbying does not only happen at national and international levels. For example, community members may lobby local chiefs to oppose a biofuel deal.
Gatekeeper tool - to identify people and organisations who might help you access the decision makers you want to influence.
Petition - to collect evidence of support or opposition to an issue or proposal
Dialogue/interface meeting - to engage with duty bearers directly on an issue
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