ABSTRACT
Education is considered to be a potent tool that can contribute to an effective process of advocacy that requires a sound understanding of the policy issues, the decision-making structure, and power distribution in society. Education and advocacy can complement each other in achieving this end. The concept of education in developing countries must be approached in a different manner than that in the developed world and considered with relevance to the context in which education is acquired. Advocacy takes several forms, and they represent different approaches and strategies intended to bring changes in society aimed at improvement. Advocacy is a critical tool for development and provides scope for selecting specific issues that need attention in a society. Internal advocacy is undertaken by employees seeking to bring improvements within their own agencies. There is immense potential for development through advocacy, and some good practices can be identified to guide the process.
