ABSTRACT
In addressing the decision-makers at the Mekong regional level, both the Rivers Coalition in Cambodia (RCC) and the Vietnam Rivers Network (VRN) worked primarily within an international network of activists, taking part in a transnational advocacy network (TAN). This chapter discusses the strategies of the RCC and VRN in targeting Mekong regional decision-makers. It highlights the recurring themes which were identified through analysis of the interview data. The comparative analysis of the VRN's and RCC's strategies illustrates similarities and differences in the approaches taken by both networks. Two key themes emerged from the interviews concerning the strategies used in targeting regional decision-makers. These themes include: the relationships between the national and regional coalitions; and network culture. Formal rules within the coalition and the informal working culture within the coalition, together with membership characteristics, all contribute to the ways decisions are made within the coalition.
