PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY BEST PRACTICE

Key Principles

1. Acknowledge that there is no magic formula
2. Acknowledge the luck in having the right people, at the right place at the right time in government, and be prepared to capitalize on opportunities that come up
3. Be patient, as change happens slowly. Policy change can require persistence and a lot of hard work
4. Cultivate positive relationships

Three Steps

1. Research the political and public policy context which your issue fits