According to a Council poll from December 2017, 34 percent of respondents anticipate overall trade policy to be their toughest international challenges heading into 2018. With much speculation on what…
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As the New Year begins, it’s important to take inventory of the challenges encountered in 2017, and to begin planning for those we anticipate facing in 2018. The Public Affairs…
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In October 2017, the Council launched a new survey on global issues tracking. Here is how the results stack up: More than half of respondents (52%) don’t have a formal…
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Government official visits, especially at the highest level, represent a unique opportunity for public affairs. How can your function leverage such a visit to create the most value for both…
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No one wants to deal with a public affairs crisis. However, when it (inevitably) occurs, it’s important to be prepared to manage the situation both internally and externally to preserve…
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In this video, Council Vice President Sheree Anne Kelly explains that agility is important in an international public affairs function because of limited staffing resources and challenging political and business…
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Updated June 2018 The Council regularly hosts programs to discuss the current economic and political challenges in Brazil, and how foreign companies can adjust their public affairs strategies accordingly. Here…
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Updated June 2018 Canadian Government: Canada’s government is broken down into three levels: federal, provincial and municipal. The federal government is based in Ottawa and is responsible for most policy areas that…
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Recently, the Council invited Dave Verbraska, vice president of worldwide public affairs and policy for Pfizer Inc., to share his experience in planning, executing and following up on a successful…
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Our guide covers the basics of public affairs in Russia, as well as recent economic and political developments that could affect your function’s operations in the region — and how…
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Read about several successful examples of projects that match an organization’s core skills, products and CSR focus with the specific needs of the communities in which they operate.
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According to the 2017–2018 State of Corporate Public Affairs, almost two-thirds of public affairs executives surveyed reported that their company’s public affairs activities target international markets. Inevitably, as businesses expand into new…
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Updated June 2018 Navigating the business climate in China, a country with no unified corporate law system and a semi-market political economy, requires a creative approach and keen understanding of…
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Published 2016; revised December, 2017. It is in all stakeholders’ best interests to put a stronger emphasis on being politically transparent. Doing so can increase trust, provide appropriate oversight and…
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How many officials are working in the 28-nation EU today? And how many groups are clamoring for their attention? This new Council infographic provides useful facts and figures about EU…
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One of the most important things to know about EU-level decision-making is that it takes a long time to enact new policy. Policymaking can take two to four years (including…
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With overseas corporate bribery scandals making headlines in recent years, anti-corruption and compliance issues have received renewed attention from the international business community. But transparent and compliant public affairs efforts…
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As the 2014 EU elections approach and EU-U.S. trade negotiations heat up, enrollment in the Joint Transparency Register is a best practice for effective public affairs management. This members-only resource…
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Brazil and other young democracies in South America offer new opportunities for political involvement in the region. But when it comes to campaign finance, it’s crucial to know the rules…
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Public affairs efforts are challenging in any setting, and each region has its own unique hurdles. The Council’s András Baneth shares some “lessons learned” for making future EU public affairs…
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