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A Guide to International Trade in 2018

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Global Public Affairs in 2018

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Global Issues Tracking: Survey Results

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Global Public Affairs: Leveraging Government Official Visits

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 the visiting official and your company?

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Crisis Communications: Essential Steps

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 your organization’s reputation.

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Video: International Public Affairs Trends

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 climates.

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Public Affairs in Brazil

[vc_single_image image="36365"]Public Affairs in Brazil 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...

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Public Affairs in Canada

[vc_single_image image="36356"]Public Affairs in Canada 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...

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Creating an Integrated International Public Affairs Campaign

[vc_single_image image="36357"]Creating an Integrated International Public Affairs Campaign Recently, the Council invited Dave Verbraska, vice president of worldwide public affairs and policy for Pfizer Inc., to share his experience in...

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An Update on Public Affairs in Russia

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 to respond accordingly.

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The Value of CSR in International Public Affairs

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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How to Grow Your International Public Affairs Function

[vc_single_image image="34339"]How to Grow Your International Public Affairs Function 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...

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Public Affairs in China

[vc_single_image image="34330" img_size="700x700"]Public Affairs in China 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...

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Public Affairs, Transparency and the EU: The Latest Trends

[vc_single_image image="26602" img_size="700x700"]Public Affairs, Transparency and the EU: The Latest Trends Published 2016; revised December, 2017. It is in all stakeholders’ best interests to put a stronger emphasis on being...

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Lobbying and Public Affairs in the EU

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 membership, staffing and procedures, along with best practices for public affairs in the region.

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How the EU and MEPs Operate

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 preparatory time), so patience, persistence and understanding are key. This members-only presentation simplifies major processes at play.

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FCPA, U.K. Bribery Act and Beyond: Guidance for Global Public Affairs

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 can help companies avoid risk. This members-only resource provides basic information on the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act and other key anti-corruption statutes.

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Lobbying in Brussels: A Look at the EU’s Joint Transparency Register

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 provides background on why it’s important to register.

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Campaign Finance in South America

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 before you act. This brief resource will help.

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What Lessons Can We Learn From Recent European Public Affairs Campaigns?

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 campaigns more successful.

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