nick batey - day 1, session 2
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ECEI11
Lessons in Advocacy: Building Networks of Influence
Perspectives of a Welshman
Nick BateyWelsh Government
www.cymru.gov.uk
Population Density
Digital Wales “ Digital Wales is our agenda for delivering a brighter digital future for everyone in Wales. Through Digital Wales we’re committed to a smarter, better connected
society and economy. “
Carwyn Jones, First Minister
PolicyPolicy
SkillsSkills
FundingFunding
HumanResourcesHuman
Resources
StrategyStrategy
ActionPlanActionPlan
Innovation&
CollaborationthroughICT
Innovation&
CollaborationthroughICT
Wheels of Government still turn slowly
Tough Challenges
Digital Inclusion
Digital Public
Services
Libraries: key advocates for change
Libraries as advocates
• Access – Free Internet access?
• Ability – Information Literacy
• Collaboration– BBC First Click and Race Online campaigns
• Content & resources– National Library digitisation programme / People's Collection
Wales etc.
• Equip the advocates – Developing the skills of library staff
Building Networks of Influence
Be clear why!• Policy formulation/influencing
• Good practice sharing
• Accelerating local activities
• Accessing funding
• Personal visibility
Engage with existing networks
Multi-stakeholder partnerships
Engaging with key stakeholders
Attend the EC events– Assisted Living: Lecce It, 26/28 September 2011
– eInclusion: Gdansk Pl 5/7 October 2011
– eGov: Poznań Pl 17/18 November 2011
– eHealth, Copenhagen, 7/9 May 2012
Conferences, Workshops and Information Days
Plug into projects– 7th Framework, Competitiveness & Innovation Programme; Ambient
Assisted Living; Cohesion & Regional Development
Run/co-host some events/activities
Engaging the Commission
• Have something to say– One strong voice, not many– Exemplars
• Be persistent– Invest time and effort
• Be competent– Know what you are talking about
• Use contacts– SNEs, Regional Offices, Networks, Perm Reps; Politicians
• Have realistic expectations– Look for win–win
In Conclusion
• Understand why
• Be persistent (and understanding)
• Keep repeating the obvious
• Never lose sight of the bigger picture
Making a difference to peoples lives!