1. ROOTS 1+2
Advocacy toolkit

2. Section E1 Advocacy Cycle Stage 2 Research and analysis: Overview

3. Section E1: Why do we need to do research and analysis?
Provide evidence in support
Give understanding of causes and effects, context, stakeholders, problems and solutions
Build on past learning
Provide justification for course of action
Ensure responses are appropriate and effective
Build collaboration and avoid duplication

4. Section E1: How is research done?
Primary research: First-hand information obtained directly from those involved or affected – interviews, focus groups, surveys etc Secondary (desk-based) research: Second-hand information that has already been recorded – websites, books, reports, statistics etc

5. Section E1: How is analysis done?
Ask questions about the information
Be aware of bias
Identify patterns, themes, gaps etc
Understand what the data shows
Collate findings
Draw conclusions
Make recommendations

6. Section E1: We need to research and analyse…
Context
Government policies
Causes
Targets
Effects
Stakeholders
Potential solutions
Resources

7. Section E1: Government policies and practices…
Provide basic services
Establish tax and financial commitments
Set out relief and development priorities
Oversee the regulation of medicines
Protect the environment
Promote human rights
Regulate access to credit and control of inflation