AALEP LAUNCHES THE ACADEMY OF PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY (APPA)

AALEP which has developed extensive programmes in Public Policy Advocacy and already provides a very comphensive Executive Certificate in Public Policy Advocacy is now launching its own Academy of Public Policy Advocacy (APPA) to combine all its educational and training resources and services under one roof.

The Academy of Public Policy Advocacy is a Division of the Association of Accredited Public Policy Advocates (AALEP) that provides professional-development learning opportunities and mentoring / coaching designed to enhance the in-house capacity of civil society organizations in both the professional / trade association sectors to constructively and effectively influence decisions of government. Its objective is to develop and deliver a body of learning tools of broad relevance for use by individuals and organizations whose goals include legitimately influencing public opinion, institutional behaviour and public policy.

Mission

The Academy of Public Policy Advocacy has the following core missions:

• To stimulate the development and delivery of new methods and tools for facilitating learning related to public-policy advocacy (including lobbying) and convene a community of practice for those involved in such work.
• To provide a focal point for civil society access to advocacy capacity-building services and tools.
• To provide direction, guidance and technical assistance to instructors in the development and delivery of learning tools related to advocacy.
• To provide a forum for discussion and collaboration about new approaches, technologies and pedagogies associated with advocacy training.
• To promote the value of advocacy training as a key feature of civics education and constructive engagement in government policy and decision-making.

The Academy of Public Policy Advocacy Academy  will provide a suite of both “live” in-classroom as well as internet-based workshops, seminars, webinars, distance-learning modules etc., all related to learning / acquiring advocacy skills, strategies and tactics. Its curriculum is aimed at members of Boards of Directors, Executive Directors, and staff of corporations as well as professional / trade / associations at European, national, regional and local levels. While the curriculum is designed primarily for individuals who work in corporations, industry and trade associations, its course offerings are also available to unaffiliated individuals interested in enhancing their own advocacy skills.

Faculty

Instructors of the Academy of Public Policy Advocacy are drawn from the community of public-policy advocates (i.e. public affairs and communications consultants, lobbyists etc.), currently active and former public servants, politicians and political advisors as well as academics and trainers with extensive experience in public affairs.

The Academy of Public Policy Advocacy is directed by Christian D. de Fouloy a veteran government affairs practitioner, consultant, teacher and writers in public-policy advocacy)

Strategic partnerships are also being constructed with foundations, universities, associations, companies and community-based organizations with a view to co-hosting and co-sponsoring “live,” "in-person” Advocacy on a shared-cost, shared revenue basis.

Our Key Strengths

1. Innovation. The Academy of Public Policy Advocacy offers practical, actionable courses and interactive e-learning tools.
2. Expertise. The Academy of Public Policy Advocacy is supported by a unique network of highly skilled, independent EU Public Policy Advocates in Brussels, with an in-depth understanding of European Union issues.
3. Network. The Academy of Public Policy Advocacy has an in-depth understanding of the Brussels EU arena and regularly invites European Commission officials, Members of the European Parliament and other senior experts as guest speakers to its courses.
4. Global reach. The Academy of Public Policy Advocacy offers its services to all 28 EU Member States, candidate and potential candidate countries, Washington DC officials and beyond, to a global audience.
5. Professionalism. We believe that the best way to manage its services is by exceeding customer expectations and word-of-mouth is the best marketing tool.