THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
Want to keep company with some of the world's most experienced international public affairs practitioners?
Become part of the Council's International Network (IN), where you will discover programs and services that guide public affairs professionals working at companies around the globe. This is a forum to share ideas and best practices while building global alliances.
If you're a Council member, joining the International Network is absolutely free.
The IN includes more than 300 professionals from companies such as General Mills, Eastman Kodak, Wal-Mart, Tyco, McKesson, Motorola, Shell, etc. Network members exchange ideas with an extensive and diverse international forum of professionals. For more information on the IN, click here.
Join the IN, and take advantage of:
- Staff expertise on global public affairs issues
- Opportunities to query the entire IN with specific questions
- An informative bimonthly e-newsletter with recent news and best practices from around the world
- Sample global public affairs resources
- Breakfast networking discussions on current global public affairs subjects
- Meetings and teleconferences focused on topics of your choosing
- Cutting-edge research on global management and specific regions
- Opportunities to connect with other professionals in your field
- Channels for providing feedback on current and future Council services
See below for information on International Network programs and publications at the Council.
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II. International Research and Publications
III. International Network Newsletters
IV. Contact and Registration Information
Throughout the year, the International Network offers a wide variety of programs that focus on global member companies’ needs and goals in the field of international public affairs.
Date | Title | Description |
| Feb. 9, 2012 | Webinar: Hiring and Managing International Public Affairs Teams | Learn how to find and develop the right talent for your organization’s global needs. |
| March 8, 2012 | Global Social Media | Explore the growing use of social media platforms in public affairs across the world. |
| June 21, 2012 | Public Affairs in Africa | Learn about managing public affairs in the new wave of emerging markets — in South Africa and beyond. |
For a complete calendar of our programs and conferences, click here.
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
The Council is a hub of research and intelligence on international public affairs. With partners around the world — as well as its own in-house “think tank,” the Foundation for Public Affairs — the Council is a continual source of fresh information supporting best practices in the field. The Council and its Foundation prepares a number of benchmarking reports, compensation surveys, management reports and white papers, reports on emerging issues and best practices, and satisfaction surveys. Here are some of the latest studies we offer to our members:
O Momento Mágico: Managing Public Affairs in Brazil
The Foundation for Public Affairs, the Public Affairs Council’s research affiliate, has just released a report on managing public affairs in Brazil — the latest installment in its series on working with officials, the media, associations and others in major overseas markets. Learn how organizations are identifying stakeholders for government relations and corporate social responsibility activities. The report features case studies from companies such as MeadWestvaco, Philips, Cargill and Mary Kay. You can download the report here.
2010-2011 International Public Affairs Benchmarking Report
This report provides a wealth of current data on how top multinational companies manage and resource their international public affairs function. Topics covered in the report include organization, budgeting and staffing; management and decision processes; key activities and coordination; regional accessibility and effectiveness; and challenges and trends.
2010 Opening Doors in Brussels: Managing Government Relations in the EU
This new study is a primer for practitioners working with the emerging European Union government. It demonstrates how leading companies are conducting government relations with the EU government in Brussels, as well as national governments across Europe. The study examines key European institutions, differences in lobbying practices between the U.S. and the EU, and strategies for building coalitions with EU-based partners.
2010 Managing Risk: Public Affairs and Enterprise Risk Management Report
This report takes an in-depth look at the concept of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) - the effort by multiple functions to identify and manage political, operational, economic or governmental risks across the entire company. Designed to help corporate public affairs executives understand and participate in ERM, the report provides domestic and international case studies from Council member organizations.
2009 Conducting Business in India Report
The report relies on case studies and interviews with corporate practitioners and Indian experts to illustrate government relations practices in this important emerging economy. It examines topical issues and offers practical advice for navigating the Indian business landscape, such as how to set up a corporate government affairs function, hire a successful team and craft messages that will resonate with key India stakeholders.
To find the rest of the Council's and Foundation's studies, click here.
Apart from the Foundation's publications, International Network members also receive our bi-monthly international newsletter, which summarizes relevant news, topics and upcoming events for busy public affairs professionals. Take a look at some of our most recent issues below:
2010 | 2011 |
Contact Jason Jarrell, head of international programs, at 202-721-0910 or by email for more information.
Please send an email to Lauren Tyler requesting to join the International Network.
