Parts of the lobbying process

1. Decision makers – legislators, court officials, public officials

2. Lobbyists – civil society, corporate lobbyists, people’s organization
3. Stakeholders – beneficiaries
4. Policy and legislation – bills, ordinances and others
5. Environment – social, political, economic, cultural (common sense and reading the
room)
Where to start?
 Research, research, research – create a legislative profile and a survey of the policy
environment.
 Immerse with the beneficiaries
 Familiarize yourself with the policy making process
 Develop an initial strategy
Lobbying kits
 Copy of legislation
 Template resolutions/ordinances
 Co-authorship form
 Reposts, policy papers and more
 FAQ/Summary
 Other paraphernalia (stickers or bookmarks)[not mandatory but it helps if you have the
money]