Making the Most of Public-Private Dialogue: An Advocacy Approach

Public-private dialogue strengthens policymaking by incorporating valuable private input and creating momentum for reform. For dialogue to be most productive, the private sector must take initiative to advocate for its priorities in a participatory policy process. This toolkit aids business leaders who seek to improve their participation in dialogue for better policy results.

Kim Eric Bettcher, Center for International Private Enterprise REFORM Toolkit, May 2011

This toolkit aids business leaders who seek to improve their participation in dialogue for better policy results. The toolkit explains the role of advocacy strategy in dialogue, the principles of high-quality dialogue, the elements of effective communication, and steps to prepare for dialogue.

The toolkit explains:

Role of advocacy strategy in dialogue
Principles of high-quality dialogue
Elements of effective communication: issues, participants, messages, and channels
Steps to prepare for dialogue

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