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www.crpm.org.mk
Center for Research and Policy Making
The CRPM communication
strategy
Marija Risteska, PhD
Centre for Research and Policy Making
Center for Research and Policy Making
www.crpm.org.mk
Definition – our starting point
A communication strategy is the: why, what, who, when, and how
of relaying information
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Why?
A communication strategy details the message, audience, potential vehicles, resources required, and feedback mechanisms a blueprint for building a campaign to inform what you want to achieve with the communication
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What?
topics that are “hot” and
topics that are not on the policy agenda of the government, but are pressing problems of the Macedonian society
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The “hot” topicsOn demand = responding to media requests
On daily bases Specialization per policy areasHighly politicized
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Topics that are not on the policy agenda
Well worked out communication plan
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Who?Our primary audience is the policy maker
» Identify ways how to get to him/her
» Involve them in the research process;
» Methodology development» Peer review workshops; » Roundtable discussions; » Trainings;» Consultations
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The boomerang effect
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When?Creating a tipping point
Looking for windows of opportunity
Working with the media
Visualize the problem
Make it personal
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“If they have done it, we can do it too!”
Showing comparative examplesFrom similar settingsProviding ready made solutionsWith appropriate justification; impact analysis and financial implications
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How? Communication tools
Website, FB profile, CRPM blog, CRPM twitter Quarterly NewsletterPress conferences, press releases, op-eds Media appearances, talk shows, statementsDissemination of materials by postWorkshops, round table discussions, consultations
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Thank [email protected]
Center for Research and Policy MakingCico Popovik st.6-2/9 1000 Skopje, Macedonia
T: +389 2 3109932 F: +389 2 3109932www.crpm.org.mk | [email protected]