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Section 4: Member Interest in the Policies Advocated
(Explain how the policy agenda of the organization is related to the self-interest of the members. In other words, what benefits would accrue to the members of the organization if its policies were passed? Using collective action theory, decide whether those benefits would be limited primarily to its members, or would many others share in them?)

Pick a trade/lobbying organization involved in telecommunications and/or information policy. This must be a private sector or non-governmental entity that tries to influence government policy. Don't pick government departments, independent government regulatory authorities, ministries, special governmental commissions, or individual business firms. It must be an association - of companies, organizations, or individuals.
(15-20 pages, double spaced, 1-inch margins, 12-point font.)
Organization Name:ORGANIZATION NAME: _

Pick a trade/lobbying organization involved in telecommunications and/or information policy. This must be a private sector or non-governmental entity that tries to influence government policy. Don't pick government departments, independent government regulatory authorities, ministries, special governmental commissions, or individual business firms. It must be an association - of companies, organizations, or individuals.
(15-20 pages, double spaced, 1-inch margins, 12-point font.)
Name: _

Instructions:
Pick a trade/lobbying organization involved in telecommunications and/or information policy. This must be a private sector or non-governmental entity that tries to influence government policy. Don't pick government departments, independent government regulatory authorities, ministries, special governmental commissions, or individual business firms. It must be an association - of companies, organizations, or individuals.
(15-20 pages, double spaced, 1-inch margins, 12-point font.)
Organization Name: _

Section 3: Public Policy Agenda
(Describe the organization's public policy agenda. 1). What kind of telecommunication and info policy issues does it pay attention to? 2). What positions does it advocate on those issues? How does it justify these positions, i.e., what public or private benefit does it think would be achieved if its policies were implemented? (Give an analytical description for questions 1 and 2, don't just write a list.))

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Section 2: Membership or Supporters
(Describe the organization's membership. What kind of people or organizations are members of this organization? How many are there? How restrictive or inclusive is it? What does it cost to be a member? If the organization does NOT have a membership (i.e., if it is a public interest group with a small staff and no formal membership structure), describe its financial supporters and identify who it believes for its constituency.)

Section 1: Identifying the Organization
(Identify the organization by name, location, country, its stated mission, and short and long term goals.)

Christine Mooney
Lea Rowe
Paper #2:
TradeTrade Association/Lobbying Organization
Instructions:
Pick a trade/lobbying organization involved in telecommunications and/or information policy. This must be a private sector or non-governmental entity that tries to influence government policy. Don't pick government departments, independent government regulatory authorities, ministries, special governmental commissions, or individual business firms. It must be an association - of companies, organizations, or individuals.