Role: - Important source for demands - They set the framework (technology, data access, business requirements, etc.) - TA wants to influence on political decision making and other societal issues. - Example: TA has a detailed influencing plan which covers eg. ministries, political parties and unions, also organisations close to these. Depending on the issue at hand, different levels of stakeholder organisations need to be involved. - There is a requirement of certain level of loyality towards the sitting government and its programme, which effects the way general discussion influencing work is conducted. - Policy, legislation, budget