Advocacy and resource mobilisation - OneResponse
Advocacy and resource mobilisation - OneResponse
Advocacy and resource mobilisation - OneResponse
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Community/<br />
religious leaders,<br />
school<br />
committees<br />
political backing <strong>and</strong> impact<br />
Generate public<br />
support, mobilise<br />
<strong>resource</strong>s<br />
Teachers, unions Mobilise <strong>resource</strong>s,<br />
influence political<br />
<strong>and</strong> community<br />
actors<br />
Conflicting<br />
parties<br />
Tackle constraints,<br />
eg, access, reduce<br />
risks<br />
<strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>resource</strong> <strong>mobilisation</strong><br />
Means for putting<br />
pressure on<br />
decision-makers,<br />
local reputation<br />
Means for putting<br />
pressure on<br />
decision-makers,<br />
local reputation<br />
Public education<br />
campaigns,<br />
negotiation, field<br />
visits<br />
Negotiation <strong>and</strong><br />
briefings, field<br />
visits<br />
Bargaining power Negotiation<br />
Step 5: Clarifying the cluster’s position <strong>and</strong> compiling an effective<br />
advocacy message<br />
It is a good idea to develop a one- to two-page position paper presenting all the<br />
relevant aspects of the advocacy issue on the basis of analysis <strong>and</strong> knowledge of<br />
the problem, the issue itself, the objectives, <strong>and</strong> the targets (see the example<br />
from Haiti, included in the ‘Additional <strong>resource</strong>s’ listed at the end of this section).<br />
If work has been undertaken by a smaller working group, this will also serve as a<br />
basis for getting input <strong>and</strong> agreement from remaining cluster partners.<br />
Reaching agreement on a clearly articulated position is the basis for effective<br />
advocacy. Alongside this is the need for a concise <strong>and</strong> consistent advocacy<br />
message which can be used by all cluster stakeholders. Some agencies use the<br />
term ‘the one-minute message’, recognising situations where there is limited time<br />
to present a case, eg, in busy meetings, or TV or radio interviews.<br />
The one-minute message consists of:<br />
statement + evidence + example + action desired<br />
Don’t worry about<br />
being nervous,<br />
but try to be clear<br />
Keep<br />
to the point<br />
Accurately<br />
describe needs<br />
Tips for getting your message across<br />
Emphasise the<br />
interests of the affected<br />
population<br />
Have a<br />
good punch-line<br />
<strong>and</strong> ‘sound bites’<br />
Talk<br />
from the heart, provide real<br />
life examples<br />
Speak with authority<br />
– ensure that you are well<br />
informed of the current<br />
situation<br />
Avoid jargon <strong>and</strong> acronyms<br />
Present<br />
clear evidence<br />
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