(Indirectly influencing policymakers by getting their constituents to advocate):

Civic activists debate whether discussion in itself helps shore up democratic ideals, or if influencing policymakers must be the goal.

To read: ProPublica's report on an alleged Pakistani intelligence scheme to pay more than four million dollars to influence U.S. politicians and policymakers.

Public opinion influenced policymakers by limiting their options and also by forcing them to follow certain policies over others.

Richard's role is to help Ofsted make an even bigger difference to the lives of children, young people and learners by influencing service providers and policymakers.

The office's aim was to influence policymakers by submitting biased news stories into the foreign media.

Encourage equality in trade development by influencing policymakers to take a balanced approach and support open, free, transparent and fair global trade.

Since the banking industry holds large cash reserves, they have available funds to provide their lobbying representatives to influence policymakers in Washington.

His analyses and policy suggestions have influenced Japanese critics and policymakers, including the reformist politicians who emerged after the political upheaval of 1993.

He now talks about influencing policymakers to make the right decisions.