POLI 244 : Keck and Sikking- Transnational Advocacy Networks

• School: McGill University
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POLI 244
• Professor: Jason Scott Ferrell

Document Summary

At the end of the 20th century, there has been more and more communication amongst non state actors. Some involve economic actors and firms who share common ideas in trying to persuade changes in international policy. You also have transitional advocacy networks (actors working together on an issue that have shared interests) and take part in the exchange of information. They build new links and multiply the channels of access in the international system, this includes environmental issues, human rights issues and make resources for dealing with these problems available to actors experiencing domestic problems. The goal of transnational advocacy groups is to change the behaviour of states and international organizations. They frame issues and make them available to target audiences as well as attracting attention. They are also involved in many policy debates bringing new norms and policy changes to the table.