| Making
an Impact on EU Policy
Introduction to EU networking and
lobbying for the not-for-profit sector |
Two
days training session in English:
Dates to be decided
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This
introduction to how the European Union decision-making really
works is aimed at participants who:
- have at least some experience in local, national or international
campaigning
- wish to deepen their ability with regards to the European
Union
- want to exchange experience with colleagues and EU practitioners
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You
will discover:
- the relevance of the EU for your type of work
- the way the EU functions
- how you can be involved in EU policies
- the importance of combining EU lobbying with working nationally
and regionally
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You
will better be able to:
- obtain and understand information on EU policies and procedures
- communicate with EU decision makers and officials
- recognise your target groups, potential allies and adversaries
- develop a lobbying strategy
- have an impact on EU policies
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2 days programme will include the following items: |
| General
introduction to the EU
- who does what in the EU and around
- EU decision-making: from agenda setting to policy implementation
- which EU policies are relevant for the not-for-profit sector
- David against Goliath? NGO networking and lobbying in the
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Visits
and meetings with the Brussels practitioners
- the European Parliament - live at work
- officials of the European Commission
- officials from EU member states
- experienced NGO lobbyists |
Doing
the real work
- analysing real life case studies
- drafting your own strategy and action plan |
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agenda, we alternate working in interactive plenary discussions
and practical exercises, individual and group work, based on
your own experience, needs and experience. The programme will
be adapted on the basis of a questionnaire sent to participants
prior to the training. |
Who should attend? |
| Representatives
of organisations who would like to have an overview on how to
monitor and influence EU policies: |
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NGOs,
organisations from the voluntary sector, charities... |
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Managers
of European networks |
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Regional
and local authorities |
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Schools,
colleges, universities, training institutions |
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Social
partners |
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Institutes,
foundations |
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Representatives
of organisations intending to develop EU-funded programmes and
projects |
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Officials |
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(Elected)
representatives |
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Practicalities
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Attendance will be
limited to 15 participants per session. |
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You will only pay
440€ instead of 520€ if you make an early payment.
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The fee includes
a comprehensive documentation set for each participant, refreshments
and lunch. |
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There are reduced
rates for additional participants from the same organisation
(see registration form) and a 10% discount for members of ID's
and participants from organisations which have already taken
part in previous training sessions. |
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The training session
will take place next to the European Parliament (Metro Maelbeek).
The address will be communicated after your registration. |
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We also organize customized training programmes and visits,
specifically designed to meet the needs of your organisation.
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