Center for Research and Policy Making The CRPM communication strategy Marija Risteska, PhD Centre for Research and Policy Making
Center for Research and Policy Making Definition – our starting point A communication strategy is the: why, what, who, when, and how of relaying information
Center for Research and Policy Making Why? A communication strategy details the message, audience, potential vehicles, resources required, and feedback mechanisms a blueprint for building a campaign to inform what you want to achieve with the communication
Center for Research and Policy Making What? topics that are “hot” and topics that are not on the policy agenda of the government, but are pressing problems of the Macedonian society
Center for Research and Policy Making The “hot” topics On demand = responding to media requests On daily bases Specialization per policy areas Highly politicized
Center for Research and Policy Making Topics that are not on the policy agenda Well worked out communication plan
Center for Research and Policy Making Who? Our primary audience is the policy maker »Identify ways how to get to him/her »Involve them in the research process; »Methodology development »Peer review workshops; »Roundtable discussions; »Trainings; »Consultations
Center for Research and Policy Making The boomerang effect
Center for Research and Policy Making When? Creating a tipping point Looking for windows of opportunity Working with the media Visualize the problem Make it personal
Center for Research and Policy Making “ If they have done it, we can do it too!” Showing comparative examples From similar settings Providing ready made solutions With appropriate justification; impact analysis and financial implications
Center for Research and Policy Making How? Communication tools Website, FB profile, CRPM blog, CRPM twitter Quarterly Newsletter Press conferences, press releases, op-eds Media appearances, talk shows, statements Dissemination of materials by post Workshops, round table discussions, consultations
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