Strategies for Effective Advocacy in Education: Lessons from Todos pela Educação & Movimento pela Base
Toolkit
Guide
February 2026
5 MB
The successful experiences of Brazilian organisations like Todos Pela Educação (TPE) and Movimento pela Base (MPB) demonstrate that effective advocacy depends on a combination of coordinated strategies, ranging from direct dialogue with public authorities to broad societal mobilisation. This document details some of those strategies, hoping to offer a pragmatic guide for organisations seeking to influence the prioritisation, formulation, implementation, and sustainability of structural education policies.
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Toolkit
Guide
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4 MB
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