Networking for Policy Change: TB/HIV Advocacy Training Manual

This document is adapted for trainings when tuberculosis (TB)/HIV is the focus of advocacy. It is adapted from Networking for Policy Change: An Advocacy Training Manual, a resource for facilitators of family planning and reproductive health advocacy issues worldwide. The training manual includes information on networking, communications, and policy environments; exercises on conceptualising, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating advocacy campaigns; and relevant materials for advocates. Facilitators can use the training techniques employed in the manual in various contexts. It is intended to reach individuals and institutions at national and local levels who advocate for TB and HIV.

As indicated in the resource, the building blocks of advocacy are the formation of networks, the identification of political opportunities, and the organisation of campaigns. The manual includes a section on each of these building blocks, with specific subjects presented in individual units. Each section begins with a general introduction to the topic. Units within each section contain background notes, learning objectives, and handouts. The approximate time required to complete each unit is indicated as are the needed materials and preparation. Within each unit, activities such as role plays, discussions, and brainstorming are presented to help participants internalise their learning. Each unit concludes with a brief summary and a preview of the next unit.

 

The contents include:

 

Introduction and Overview

 

Section I. The Power of Numbers: Networking for Impact

1. What Are Advocacy Networks?
   
2. Effective Communication: Understanding One Another
   
3. Cooperation Not Competition: Building a Team
4. Decision Making: Reaching Group Consensus
   
5. Mission Statements: Creating a Common Purpose
   
6. Putting It All Together: Managing the Network 

Section II. Actors, Issues, and Opportunities: Assessing the Policy Environment

1. The Policy Process: Government in Action
   
2. Decision Making for TB/HIV: Analyzing the Policy Climate
   
3. Prioritizing Policy Issues: Making the Best Matches 

Section III. The Advocacy Strategy: Mobilizing for Action

1. What Is Advocacy?
   
2. Issues, Goals, and Objectives: Building the Foundation
   
3. Target Audiences: Identifying Support and Opposition
   
4. Messages: Informing, Persuading, and Moving to Action
   
5. Data Collection: Bridging the Gap between Communities and Policymakers
   
6. Fundraising: Mobilizing Resources
   
7. Implementation: Developing an Action Plan
   
8. Monitoring and Evaluation
   

 

Handouts and References