Lobbying in Romania

Abstract

The research aimed to cover a 360 degrees angle of the lobbying activities in Romania and as a consequence the surveys were aimed to reach all its three dimensions: the population affected directly or indirectly by lobbying activities (vox populi), the initiatiors (lobbyists) and decision makers (politicians). The results allow thus for the first time a realistic picture of Romanian lobbying activities and can be used as reference in the strategy of any lobbying organisation, but also by political decision makers for a better assessment of this activity. Following the fact that together with GfK Romania we realised a national survey on representative samples of urban population over 15 years old, we could integrate in the present study an analysis of the public perception concerning the Romanian lobbying activities, essential element both for lobbyist and for politicians.