Date: 21 November 2024 Time: 10h00-11h30
Aim of the workshop
All too often people in the not-for-profit sector complain about lack of access to policymakers. Even when they get access, they express frustration at the lack of influence on elected legislators. As former public representatives, we frequently experience misunderstandings about how to engage with parliamentarians and civil servants.
This workshop will aim to:
- Inform on how to successfully engage with parliamentarians, officials and ministers
- Address some of the misunderstandings and common mistakes
- Discuss strategies to avoid these mistakes
Presenters
Yunus Carrim is a former member of the National Assembly and NCOP. He was an MP from 1994 until May 2024 and served as chairperson of several committees in both the NA and NCOP. He was also Deputy Minister of COGTA and, briefly, Minister of Communications. He has been a political activist since 1971.
Melanie Verwoerd is a former member of the National Assembly and South African Ambassador to Ireland. She was also Executive Director of UNICEF Ireland. She is often called upon to assist in bridging the gap between MPs and NGOs.
RSVP: Kristin Smithers (Advocacy and Development Officer) kristin@wfa.africa
