The Advocacy Cycle AIPP Training Manual Small

33 0283ODQQLQJDQGYRFDF\DQGREE\LQJDPSDLJQ 2.1.3. What are the Initial Steps in Advocacy Campaign Planning?

i. Identifying and Understanding the Problem

a. Identifying the problem

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