Office of Overseas Programming & Training Support (OPATS) Community Economic Development Advocacy Training Package Defining Advocacy Goals and Objectives
During this session, together we will … Identify at least three issues relevant to the community Set an advocacy objective for at least one issue relevant to the community Identify sources of support and opposition for an issue, using a power map
SMART Objectives S – SPECIFIC M – MEASURABLE A – ACHIEVABLE R – REALISTIC T – TIME-BOUND
From the Advocacy Steps Cards Goal: A statement of the general result you want to achieve Objectives: Incremental steps toward achieving your goal that are SMART
Advocacy Objectives Should address three elements: Identify the policy actor or decision-maker Identify the specific policy action required Specify the time frame and degree of desired change
Power Map (CEDPA, Advocacy Building Skills for NGO Leaders)
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