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EPR Public Affairs 2010

EPR Public Affairs 2010. Helsinki, 16 June 2010. EPR Public Affairs Development. 2011-2013 Increased relevance of European policies and trends Increased interest from EPR members. 2008 - 2010 Independent EPR public affairs strategy Partnerships / wider scope . 2004-2007

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EPR Public Affairs 2010

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  1. EPR Public Affairs 2010 Helsinki, 16 June 2010

  2. EPR Public Affairs Development 2011-2013 Increased relevance of European policies and trends Increased interest from EPR members 2008 - 2010 Independent EPR public affairs strategy Partnerships / wider scope 2004-2007 Joint public affairs activities - alliances (ENSPER) Stakeholder perception analysis 2000 - 2003 Ad hoc activities: information gathering 1992- 2000 No external public affairs activities

  3. Definition of Public Affairs

  4. sectoral context UN Convention Aging CoE Action Plan Services Directive networking representation WHO ICF EU Disability Strategy Mainstreaming …. …. selection of issues challenges, opportunities for EPR members research & analysis needs assessment EPR network information actions EPR members development/deployment of solutions & answers internal dissemination training & advice validate solutions favourable policies sectoral stakeholders demonstrate “leading” role enhance sector external dissemination influencing policy

  5. How to lobby? Select relevant issues Factfinding > Impact analysis > Shortlist of themes Formulatepositions Implement lobby action plan The lobby process • Stakeholders analysais • Position paper • Formal approval • Involve available resources • Monitor effects + feedback Draft lobby action plan • Analysis of decision-making process • Concrete work plan (who/what/when)

  6. Key stakeholders in the disability sector Policy makers Funders/insurers Social partners Disability sector Service providers Organisations of disabled people

  7. European umbrella of disability movement 45 million disabled people in the European Union • 1993: new era of European disability history with adoption of the UN Standard Rules • Rule 18: “States should recognise the advisory role of org of disabled people in decision-making” • 1996: EDF emerged out of the HELIOS II Programme where it acted as a consultative committee • Today: EDF represents disabled people in dialogue with EU inst/public authorities • Promotes equal opportunities, ensures access to fundamental and human rights through active • involvement in policy development and implementation • Wide scope of work: transport, info society, social exclusion, non-discrimination, LLL… • Core-funded by EC, well-resourced secretariat = strong and outspoken lobbyist • Organisation in good standing; respected 23 organisations on national, regional and local level 26 National Councils 67 organisations on European level EDF

  8. Networks of service providers others…

  9. Comparing providers networks

  10. European Networks in disability sector: tendencies Double contradiction on two levels Discussions with only one partner International Public Authorities Financial support to many lobby groups Cooperation agreements European interest groups No merge

  11. SWOT analysis of lobby capacity in European disability sector

  12. Aims & Objectives of EPR PA 1. Providing direct services to members 2. Strengthening the profile, image and visibility of EPR 4 main objectives 3. Promoting EQUASS 4. Influencing policy and legislation

  13. EPR Public Affairs – SWOT Analysis

  14. Questions for future PA developments More internal or external orientation of PA ? How to balance between independent PA and structural partnerships? strengthen resources for PA ? ? Involve EPR members in PA? Engage with new actors? Focus on new themes?

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