FORMAT
offline, Kyiv
10, Dobrovolchykh Batalioniv St.
SPEAKER
Daryna Kozyretska
A programme for those who want to master the principles of effective and transparent interaction with Parliament in order to successfully implement ideas on a national scale.
Understanding Parliament. The art of effective interaction
In today’s world, political processes are increasingly shaped by the interaction and influence of various political actors. Ukraine is no exception, with competition for influence over political decision-making always intense. Whereas oligarchic groups used to play a key role, it is now ‘political decision-making centres’ that hold sway.
The uniqueness of our time lies in the fact that anyone who develops the right strategy can join this process. The interactive programme provides knowledge and practical skills for effective and transparent interaction with Parliament, one of the centres of political decision-making.
Course lecturer
- Has experience working in structural units of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and in the patronage service of its leadership.
- Based on practical cases, the logic of political decision-making, the peculiarities of interaction and the specifics of the decision-making process will be revealed.
- This knowledge will provide a better understanding of how Parliament works and how to effectively influence its representatives in order to promote interests.
THE PROGRAM IS BEING DEVELOPED:
- Part 1 – Understanding the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
– Quiz: ‘What do I know about the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine?’
– Brief overview of the work of Parliament: structure, functions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and its apparatus, procedure for adopting laws.
– Entertainment break: interesting facts about Parliament.
- Part 2 – Interacting with the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
– Intellectual break: network theory of politics.
– Developing and interacting with a stakeholder map. Working with the official website of the Parliament.
– Preparing an expert proposal: useful tips and practical tools.
- Part 3 – Simulation game ‘Committee meeting’
THIS COURSE IS FOR
- Those who want to understand how the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine works: its functions, procedures, and decision-making mechanisms
- Anyone involved in advocacy, lobbying, or monitoring the activities of Parliament
- Members of public and non-profit organisations / representatives of professional communities and business associations
- Representatives of government agencies and private companies
- Future and current GR managers
- Citizens who want to influence political decisions
SPEAKER
Daryna Kozyretska
Daryna Kozyretska
PhD candidate in Political Science at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Deputy Head of the Interparliamentary Relations Department of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Second Class Advisor, Advisor on International Affairs to the Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Olena Kondratiuk
AFTER COMPLETING THE MODULE, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Describe the functions, structure and powers of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, as well as the specific features of its apparatus.
- Understand the main stages of the legislative process and decision-making procedures in Parliament.
- Identify key stakeholders in parliamentary processes and develop a map of interested parties.
- Critically analyse political interaction within the framework of network theory of politics.
- Effectively use the open resources of the Verkhovna Rada, in particular for monitoring, analysis and communication.
- Prepare a substantive expert proposal in accordance with the formal requirements of parliamentary interaction.
- Master the basic tools of transparent advocacy and lobbying focused on the national interest.
- Develop your own strategy for interaction with parliament, adapted to the real political conditions.
- Assess the prospects for promoting ideas and policies through parliamentary mechanisms of influence.
THE COST OF TRAINING
10, Dobrovolchykh batalyoniv Str., Kyiv