Advocacy/Public Affairs

Q: Is advocacy an expected component of dietitians’ practice?

Q: What are the key steps in developing an advocacy strategy?

Q: What are the barriers and challenges to advocacy work and how can these be overcome?

Q: How should other stakeholders be involved in advocacy effort?

Q: What are the benefits and risks of forming a coalition or network for advocacy?

Q: What are the strategies to make alliances or coalitions successful?

Q: What is the role that media can play in an advocacy strategy and how should media be incorporated into an advocacy strategy?

Q: What is the role of social media in advocacy efforts?

Q: What are the best social media practices for advocacy?

Q: What do I need to know about the political process within government to move my issue forward?

Q: How can support from politicians and political staff for advocacy efforts that target government be gained?

Q: How can key messages be developed to be clear and concise?

Q: How can the success of the advocacy efforts be evaluated?