THE NEED FOR A CERTIFIED LOBBYIST PROGRAMME AT EU LEVEL

Effective lobbying is an increasingly sophisticated process. It involves many players, a range of institutions across several levels of government, understanding of key decision drivers, the need for rational argument, clever presentation and a long range focus. If lobbyists are going to continue to play an important role, they must continuously seek to improve their skills and knowledge.

THE NEED FOR EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS IN THE GR PROFESSION

The challenge to the leaders of the GR profession is to deliver training programmes that are affordable and effective. One crucial element is the development of recognised higher education courses and qualifications. Today no consesus exists as to what a GR curriculum should contain, or how academic content and experiential learning can be balanced.

None of the courses offered in GR are sanctioned by the EU authorities. There is no approved curriculum taught by approved faculty members. 

HOW TO BECOME A PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCATE?

To become a Public Policy Advocate, you need to start by determining if a career in this field is right for you. If you are interested in a career that utilizes your persuasive abilities and your research skills, then a career as a Public Policy Advocate might be a great choice for you.

Education Needed

EEAS RESPONSE TO AALEP-GR LEAGUE JOINT RESOLUTION

The European External Action Service (EEAS) Russian Division has acknowledged AALEP-GR LEAGUE Joint Resolution that was transmitted to the President of the European Commission, Mr. Jean Claude Juncker and points out the following:

DISTRIBUTION OF LOBBYING ORGANIZATIONS BY EU MEMBER STATES

Source: Lobbyfacts.eu

Registered Organisations per Country of Head Office

MAIN TYPES OF EU REGULATORY INTERVENTION

Regulation can respond to market failures and other policy problems in different ways. The practice of ex ante impact assessment of regulation in the European Commission has led, over time, to a definition of a number of “types” of regulatory intervention.

Regulation through information. This is a very ‘light-touch’ form of regulation, which aims at affecting consumer and firm behaviour by increasing the amount of information available on the marketplace.

ELABORATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY STRATEGY IN BRUSSELS

The objective is to reinforce the Client’s impact on the policy and regulatory decision-making mechanisms.

Range of Services

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY STRATEGIC ADVICE ?

Companies in every sector of the economy and throughout the world face increasing pressures to address various policy changes.  Regulatory programmes are emerging and evolving at the national, regional, and international levels. Shareholders, local governments, key stakeholders, and the general public are demanding and, in many cases, taking action.

Range of Strategic Advice Services

SAMPLE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (EU)

Duties of Consultant

TI RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING LOBBYING TRANSPARENCY IN 19 EU MEMBER STATES

AUSTRIA

  • Provide public access to the lobbying register.
  • Level the playing field for all lobbyists.
  • Introduce cooling-off periods for politicians before moving from politics to business.

BULGARIA

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