Nine Thesis of Rome Underlag till styrelsemöte 1-2 februari 1995

Rome seminar on lobbying skills arranged by the EU Association 17-19
February 1995

The seminar ended with nine theses:

1. EU lobbying is all integral part of lobbying in general;

2.Full cooperation and coordination between EU sections is essential;

3. The EU AGM is a very important exchange forum for EU contactpersons;

4.Adequate training is necessary to promote volunteer support;


5. The effectiveness of lobbying by professionals and volunteers should be evaluated;

6. The lobbyist's role and responsibilities within the section should be clear, defined and adhered to;

7. Consultation, coordination and information exchange in the section with the lobbyist on home government contacts is necessary;

8. Lobbying should be included in overall strategy of the section;

9 .Other NGO´s are potential allies.