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RESEARCH. Advocacy, Research, Coalition Building and Negotiation. The National Democratic Institute. ICEBREAKER/INTRO/ GROUND RULES. Introductions Ground rules Ice breaker exercise. OBJECTIVES. To learn how to collect and mobilize data and statistics to move policy
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RESEARCH Advocacy, Research, Coalition Building and Negotiation The National Democratic Institute
ICEBREAKER/INTRO/ GROUND RULES • Introductions • Ground rules • Ice breaker exercise
OBJECTIVES • To learn how to collect and mobilize data and statistics to move policy • To provide tips for successful use of various research tools
TOPICS • Why research is important • Steps for collecting and using data • Putting data to work • Research tools
KEY TERMS • Research • Data • Statistics • Demographics • Questionnaire • Stakeholder
WHY RESEARCH ON WOMEN? • Lack of gender disaggregated data • Builds credibility/ support for advocacy • Targets messages
USING DATA TO MOVE POLICY • Measure public support • Persuade leadership into action • Target resources
3 STEPS FOR COLLECTING AND USING DATA
RESEARCH TOOLS • Stakeholder Analysis • Gain credibility and support • Include cross-section of perspectives
RESEARCH TOOLS Surveys and Polling Photo: Jason Garber
EXAMPLE: UKRAINE SURVEY Top Tier Reasons Why Women Don’t Get Involved Women do not have enough time; they are too busy at work and home. Men have a better chance of winning election. Women’s role is focused on managing households. Women do not want to subject their families to politics. Women do not have the same access to money and connections. Public Perceptions of the 2012 Elections & Women’s Role in Politics and Government, Lake Research Partners for NDI Ukraine
RESEARCH TOOLS Focus Groups and Interviews Photo: National Democratic Institute
EXERCISE: FOCUS GROUP ROLE PLAY Photo: National Democratic Institute
RESEARCH TOOLS Others? Photo: National Democratic Institute
CONCLUSION • Data collection • Evaluating and using data • Research tools • Questions? • Feedback?