The document here below is designed to elaborate upon, interpret and operationally define the AALEP Standards and Criteria for providing Continuing Education (CE) to GR professionals.

AALEP aims to advance the profession of government relations by the improvement of the qualifications and usefulness of government relations professionals through high standards of ethics, conduct, education, and achievement; by the establishment and maintenance of the highest standards of professional ethics and conduct of the members of the Association; by the increase and diffusion of government relations knowledge through meetings, professional contacts, reports, papers, discussions, and publications.

There are a number of terms used interchangeably with Continuing Education (CE). These include Continuing Professional Development (CPD),  Lifelong Learning and Professional Development (PD). Most of these definitions refer to professional education gained after professional entry education and do not refer to post-graduate studies leading to advanced diplomas or degrees.

Seven U.S. States ship over € 100 billion worth of goods annually to the European Union. They represent 38% of the total U.S. goods exports to the EU worth $ 262.3 billion in 2013. U.S. exports to the EU accounted for 16.6% of overall U.S. exports in 2013.The EU countries, together 2nd as an export market for the United States in 2013.

The five largest country markets were: Germany ($47.4 billion), United Kingdom ($47.4 billion), Netherlands ($42.7 billion), France ($32.0 billion), and Belgium ($31.7 billion).

The implications of a trade deal are huge for business. The U.S. and EU account for half of global GDP (about € 22 trillion of annual output) and a third of global trade, with more than €1.1 trillion in goods, services and income receipts flowing across the North Atlantic annually. Approximately €2.7 trillion in investment flows both ways, constituting a total commercial relationship of more than €3.7 trillion.

Any Client seeking to enter into a long term contract with a Professional Public Policy Advocate is most likely to request your submitting the following information before taking the decision to hire you and/or your firm. Be prepared !

There are more than 50 versions of lobbying laws in U.S. states and territories. Yet, all States share a basic definition of lobbying as an attempt to influence government action. Written and oral communications are both recognized as lobbying. Three states (Delaware, Kansas, and Texas) include in their definitions of lobbying providing entertainment, gifts, recreational events, food and beverages to legislators.

For many companies, dealing with the Chinese government is a humbling experience. The State Council consists of 28 Ministries and Commissions. The Head of each Ministry and Commission carries the title of Minister, a ranking equivalent to that of a Provincial Governor. China's leaders are not elected and can't lay claim to a democratic mandate. 

Russia has decided to renew food supplies from Brazilian companies. Brazil is the world's top exporter of beef, chicken and soybeans, and one of the only countries in the world with land available to ramp up agricultural production. The Russian market is interested in products like pork, beef, poultry, powdered milk, butter, cheese and fruit and vegetables. 89 Brazilian exporters will supply the Russian market with meat and dairy products. The pork and poultry industries alone are expected to bring in $200-300 million.

The US, Canada and the EU combined will take more than a € 13 billion hit as a result of the Russian ban on agricultural products.