The development of sound public policy requires the efforts of stakeholders from both the non-profit and corporate sectors. Citizens benefit from public policy entrepreneurs and advocates from outside of government bringing invaluable expertise, evidence, and perspective to the policy table.

For evaluating speeches we consider the following: Speech Objectives, Speech Content and Structure (Before the Speech, the Speech Opening, the Speech Body, the Speech Conclusion). We also consider the Delivery Skills and Methods (Enthusiasm and Connection to the Audience, Humour, Visual Aids, Use of Stage Area, Physical-Gestures and Eye Contact, Vocal Variety, Language, and Intangibles).

Speech Objectives

As an International Non-Profit Association, AALEP seeks to recoup some of its operating costs by charging a fee for AALEP members and staff participating in conferences or seminars organised for commercial purposes.

Time devoted to a speaking engagement typically includes: 

• Email correspondence with conference organizer (info, travel plans, etc)
• Prepping for talk (info, keynote design, research)
• Practice
• Travel (including waiting at airport)
• Conference (multi-day)

taking away from traditional AALEP's work.

Source: Business Insider

Presidential candidates are required to file the financial information with the Federal Election Commission within 30 days of declaring their candidacy. According to the disclosure, Hillary Clinton delivered 51 speeches in 2014 and the first three months of 2015, earning more than $11 million. 

The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) is the voice of the Semiconductor Industry in Europe. Its mission is to represent and promote the common interests of the Europe-based semiconductor industry towards the European Institutions and stakeholders in order to ensure a sustainable business environment and foster its global competitiveness.

The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) is the representative body for the sporting goods sector in Europe. It has a combined annual turnover of over 66 billion Euros and employs around 640,000 workers. FESI engages with all European political institutions and other European authorities and bodies that are impacting the Sporting Goods industry. Moreover, FESI also represents the interest of its members vis a vis Sport Governing bodies such as UEFA

Regular Members: National Sports Industry Federations

Forecasted GDP Growth

1. Myanmar: 8.3%
2. Cambodia: 7.3%
3. Laos: 7.3%
4. Vietnam: 6.7%
5. Philippines: 5.7%
6. Indonesia: 5.5%
7. Malaysia: 4.5%
8. Thailand: 3.6%
9. Australia: 2.6%
10. Peru: 2.5%
11. Mexico: 2.5%
12. USA: 2.2%
13. Singapore: 2.2%
14. New Zealand: 1.9%
15. Chile: 1.9%
16. Brunei: 1.8%
17. Japan: 1.1%
18. Canada: 1.1%

The United States has free trade agreements in force with 20 countries. These are:

1. Australia
2. Bahrain
3. Canada
4. Chile
5. Colombia
6. Costa Rica
7. Dominican Republic
8. El Salvador
9. Guatemala
10. Honduras
11. Israel
12. Jordan
13. Korea
14. Mexico
15. Morocco
16. Nicaragua
17. Oman
18. Panama
19. Peru
20. Singapore

Regional Asia-Pacific

1. What is your organization, and what do you do?
2. How large is your organization ?
3. How many lobbyists do you have?
4. How many of them work for full-time?
5. What is your background ?
6. How long have you been a lobbyist?
7. How many clients do you have right now?
8. Are there any particular institutions/agencies you have particular strength in?
9. Are there any particular issues you have particular strength in?
10. What is your project or issue?
11. Are there any particular industries you specialize in?

By: Dr. Klemens Joos