Chambers effectiveness in policy advocacy

Public Policies Include:

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Laws and other legislative acts

RegulationsCourt decisionsExecutive decrees and orders

Political party platformsInstitutional policies

Lets!

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Becomes a serious player in the policymaking arena;

Raises profile and reputation among policymakers and business community;

Increases membership base, as success brings more supporters

How to go about?Policy Advocacy Committee Embed advocacy in your vision statement

Engage members and board to prepare an advocacy agenda

At each board meeting discuss progress in advocacy agenda

Educate yourself and your members on policy issues

What else?Who will act first?