BEPACT Training: Proportional representation and opportunities for lobbying

Learn how Belgium's proportional electoral system shapes policy-making and creates opportunities for effective advocacy and lobbying.
About this Event

By Stefaan Fiers, Assoc. Prof. Comparative Politics & Public Affairs KU Leuven

About the seminar

This seminar is intended for junior and mid-experienced public affairs officials, and anyone who would like to understand policy-making in Belgium. The seminar will be taught in English.

Stefaan Fiers is Head of the Research Unit “Voting & Democracy” and part-time Professor in Comparative Politics and Public Affairs at KULeuven.

In this seminar, he will elaborate on the proportional electoral system and its consequences for policy making in Belgium. Proportional representation not only has an impact on the number of parties in parliament, the formation of the government and the voting behavior of the elected MPs in parliament. It also defines the opportunities for advocacy and lobbying. Thanks to blended learning, with a mix of theory and practical use cases, participants will gain both fundamental and practical insights on how the system works, and how they can successfully increase their access entries for lobby activities.

The location can be reached by:

• Public transport: The Faculty is located at a 15 minute walk from the railway station.
• By car: Please inform [email protected] 3 days before the event to reserve a parking spot (Parking Herman Servotte, Parkstraat 45, 3000 Leuven).

NOTE: Participation is limited to 20 attendees to ensure an interactive learning experience, and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.