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Regional Advocacy Network October 20, 2021 Events

Advocacy Trends – Western Balkans

The Regional Advocacy Workshop for the Western Balkans was held in Ohrid, North Macedonia, from October 18th to 20th, 2021. The workshop started with an opening session explaining the importance of developing a future story for effective advocacy. Following the…

Regional Advocacy Network October 15, 2021 Regional Advocacy Network

Advocating in a Polarized Political Environment

The opinion formation process can be discouraging, as we often cling to our beliefs even when we know we might be wrong. Instead of being guided by analysis, evidence, and intelligence, our opinions can be shaped by incompetence, overestimating our…

Regional Advocacy Network September 30, 2021 Regional Advocacy Network

Empower Your Advocacy: Unleashing the Power of Digital Tools for Lasting Change

From smartphones to social media, the digital has become the primary avenue for communication and interaction in today’s world. Eighty-four per cent of Europeans report having a smartphone and most people report spending more than six hours per day online…

VALBONA KARAKAÇI (ALBANIA) September 15, 2021 Regional Advocacy Network

Making Your Advocacy Happen: How to Use a Theory of Change or Future Story for Your Advocacy

A theory of change In advocacy, where the objective is to influence those in power within a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment, a theory of change or future story plays a pivotal role. It serves as a roadmap, outlining the…

GRAMOS OSMANI (ALBANIA) June 15, 2021 Regional Advocacy Network

Policy Influencing and Systemic Change – a step by step approach (Kolonja Case)

Pursuing change drives advocacy, but understanding where to start can be challenging. When faced with a problem, we may believe we know the solutions, yet we navigate within highly complex systems where diverse actors hold varying perspectives and pursue their…

Regional Advocacy Network June 15, 2021 Regional Advocacy Network

Choose the Right Method: Use of Social Media and Technology for Advocacy

In today’s hybrid world, the potential of social media for advocacy has been magnified. It has proven to be a powerful tool for reaching decision-makers, mobilizing communities, facilitating dialogue, and shaping messages. However, successful advocacy requires combining virtual and traditional…

Regional Advocacy Network June 15, 2021 Events

Foster Rural Development through Strategic Advocacy

Risi Albania Advocacy Training Module in Rural Development Risi Albania supporting the Albanian School of Public Administration (ASPA), organized a series of workshops targeting municipality staff to share the successful experience of the Risi-supported Municipality of Kolonja. To develop the…

Regional Advocacy Network September 29, 2020 Events

Advocate for Sustainable Tourism

Advocacy Workshop on Sustainable Tourism took place on September 29th, 2020, at Rogner Hotel Europa Park in Tirana. The workshop, organized by RisiAlbania and facilitated by Valbona Karakaçi, Bernd Steimann, and Adrien Rebord from Helvetas, aimed to empower tourism associations…

Regional Advocacy Network January 13, 2020 Events

Advocacy, Message, and Positioning – Training Course

School of Public AdministrationAdvocacy, Message, and PositioningTraining Course Level: Top Management Corps of Civil Servants Prepared by Prof. Asoc. Dr. Valbona Karakaçi, Advisor for Western Balkans, Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation, The School of Public Administration in Albania considers Helvetas a strategic…

Regional Advocacy Network June 12, 2019 Events

Three factors of advocacy success: Evidence -Mmomentuam – Legitimacy

From 12 to 14 June 2019, the Advocacy Regional Working Group hosted Regional Advocacy Workshop bringing together representatives from two Advocacy flagship Helvetas Projects in the Western Balkan (Programme for Local Development and Decentralisation and PERFORM) to showcase their experience.…