AALEP LAUNCHES STRATEGIC ALLIANCES DIVISION

AALEP has created a new Division called Strategic Alliances and Partnerships to give even more thrust to its international outreach and forge new relations. The mission of the Strategic Alliances and Partnerships Division will be to align AALEP in unique and rewarding partnerships with country and/or regional associations of public affairs, communications consultants, lobbyists sharing the vision and goals of AALEP.

AALEP has already concluded a number of protocols of co-operation with many associations throughout the world (see links).

There are many benefits to be accrued from such co-operative arrangements because by combining our respective strengths with others (resources, capabilities, core competence)  we’re in better position to achieve compatible objectives while both sides retain their individual identities and share in the risks and rewards.

Such co-operative arrangements provide many opportunities:

• Reciprocal membership whereby members of one association may join the other organization at a discount, allowing valuable information to be gained and networking.
• Exchange or publication of information
• Holding joint meeting
• Offering education and training programmes
• Promulgation of professional and ethical standards
• Monitoring issues
• Joint advocacy on mutual issues of concern, Pushing forward an aggressive advocacy or legislative agenda for the benefit of both association’s members.

We also see the value of such cooperation to advance the value of the respective associations within the profession.

Expected benefits

• Capitalizing on the individual strengths of each participating organization.
• Providing local contacts and links to stakeholders
• Involving shared responsibility for the development and execution of a particular program or service.
• Limits a participating organization’s liability to the scope of project involved.
• Providing reduced-cost opportunities and expertise for each participating organization.