International Programs
Throughout the year, the Council offers a wide variety of programs that focus on member companies’ needs and goals in the field of international public affairs.
The International Network
The Network develops programs and serves as a networking and idea-sharing forum for the international public affairs community. The network consists of about 350 mid- to senior-level public affairs professionals worldwide. Members benefit from access to staff expertise, sample public affairs resources, an online discussion forum to pose questions to the community, and the bi-monthly members-only newsletter covering timely global topics. Joining the Network is free for all Public Affairs Council members - contact us today. For more information about the International Network, click here.
Teleconferences and Webinars
Almost monthly, the Council hosts sessions in which experts and leading public affairs practitioners discuss hot topics in the international arena. Such topics include: strategies for hiring and managing international public affairs staff; current industry trends and best practices; and expert insights on foreign political environments and markets. Click here for past teleconferences and webinars.
Conferences
The Council regularly organizes premier conferences built around key and current topics influencing the field. Past conferences include:
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The Council additionally hosts “The Senior Executive International Public Affairs Dialogue,” a regularly meeting senior-level forum for heads of function for international public affairs.
Skills Workshops and Customized Training
The Council collaborates closely with its members to identify and support management training needs in international public affairs.
Public Affairs in Asia Institute
Founded in 2005, this Hong Kong-based program explores public affairs trends and region-specific best practices.
International Partnerships
To provide the highest quality programs, the Council collaborates with widely respected organizations around the globe to provide members with high-value resources.
Resources and Counsel
The Council continually updates its resource library of tips sheets and sample public affairs materials from leading companies worldwide. The Council also provides one-on-one consultation with experienced and knowledgeable staff.
Recent Research and Publications
International Member Consultancy Directory
A newly developed and one-of-a-kind resource, this comprehensive directory, available online, includes Council member consulting firms with an international public affairs practice. This directory is your one-stop source for finding the consultants you need where you need them.
O Momento Mágico: Managing Public Affairs in Brazil
This unique report examines the dynamic government relations and public affairs environment in Brazil. Containing interviews with corporate practitioners, regional experts and academics, the report provides valuable perspectives for effective business-government relations and case studies for public affairs executives seeking to engage in this booming market.
Jason Jarrell 
As the world's economies grow more interdependent, public affairs is crossing borders it has never reached before, and practitioners find themselves negotiating rather unfamiliar terrain. In the Journal of Public Affairs, Fruzsina M. Harsanyi and Susan Schmidt provide a compass for executives who find themselves in foreign territory.
For a law that's been on the books since 1977, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) remains the source of a great deal of confusion and debate. According to a recent Washington Post article, many companies are still having trouble interpreting the law, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is lobbying to have it clarified and its restrictions eased.
