1. Lobby mechanisms for recognition of the importance of civil participation at the local and national level Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union.

2. Lobby mechanisms for recognition of the importance of civil participation at the local and national level Background of lobbying Building and managing coalitions How to prepare a lobbying campaign How to lobby effectively How to influence legislation How to evaluate the success of the campaign Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union.

3. Finding the best Lobby mechanisms for civil participation at the local and national level Exercise ( group work ): - Subjects on environment, drafting a law ( free to choose ), social inclusion and anti-corruption 4 lobbying campaigns related to the issues mentioned above through combination of mechanisms for civil participation Presentation Discussion Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union.

4. Lobby mechanisms for recognition of the importance of civil participation at the local and national level Role play ( group work ): Simulation ( subject free to choose ): - Two groups take the role of two government bodies – one central and one local. -Two other groups take the role of CSOs – one represents the coalition at a national level and one at a local level. Technical Assistance for Civil Society Organisations Regional Office This project is funded by the European Union.