TWELVE REASONS FOR ENGAGING IN EFFECTIVE GR IN EMERGING MARKETS

Here below are twelve reasons for engaging in effective government relations in emerging markets:

1. An effective strategy for success in emerging markets must be based on a company's business objectives. Achieving those objectives demands careful planning and attention to the political environment and key policies. It also requires professional team members and significant resources.

UNIDO AND NGOs INCREASINGLY WORK TOGETHER

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and NGOs constitute a complementary and powerful force aiming at their achievement of their common objectives in promoting and assisting industrialization. The contribution of industrial and business associations and chambers of commerce and cooperatives to industrial development are equally important as the contribution of development NGOs, technical and professional associations such as AALEP, trade and consumer unions, public interest groups, research and development institutions, foundations and universities.

TASKS TO EXPECT FROM AN EFFECTIVE GRP

 

GRP stands for Government Relations Professional. The work of a GRP involves three key aspects:

1. Monitoring: Continuous and close attention to the law and the rule-making processes at the local, national, European and international level providing the client the most up-to-date information potentially affecting their business environment.

NEW INVESTMENT LANDSCAPE IN EMERGING MARKETS NECESSITATES A RETHINK!

Emerging markets are growing rapidly as a share of global GDP. Between 2012 and 2015, global economic outlook is forecast to rise by $ 8.5 trillion. Emerging markets are expected to account for about 62 percent of that growth. In other words, emerging markets aren't just growing faster than developed markets; they are set to contribute a greater share to the absolute expansion of the global economy than developed nations. As an illustration, India will contribute more growth in the next five years that either Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, France or Canada.

COMPETING ON RISK MANAGEMENT IN EMERGING MARKETS

Major multinational companies are now looking on how they can diversify in emerging developing markets be it in Africa, the Middle Esat, Asia, Latin America, Russia. High performers excel at identifying and managing risks; in fact they increasingly use risk management as a competitive differentiator.

THREE POSSIBLE MODELS FOR EUROPE'S FUTURE

The EU has three options. Either it turns into a con-federal or federal union. Or it reverts to a largely economic construct centred on free trade and a dose of common regulation. Or else it continues to forge a political system sui generis with hybrid institutions that reflect its idiosyncratic character and unique outlook.

1. Commonwealth of Europe

EC FORECAST NEGATIVE GROWTH FOR 9 EU COUNTRIES IN 2012

The European Commission is forecasting a negative growth for 9 EU countries in 2012. Belgium (-0.1%); Cyprus (-0.5%); Greece (-4.4%); Hungary (-0.1%); Italy (-1.3%); Netherlands (-0.9%); Portugal (-3.3%); Slovenia (-0.1%) and Spain (-1.0%).

Technically, BELGIUM, ITALY, NETERLANDS, GREECE AND PORTUGAL are now in recession.

5 ALTERNATIVE SCENARIOS FOR PUTIN'S NEXT PRESIDENCY

The general assumption is that Putin will win the presidential election on 4 March 2012. But Russian's expectations about the aftermath vary greatly. Five alternative scenarios are possible.

Scenario 1:  Russia's economy and society have outgrown the country's obsolete political system and the country will experience a peaceful and gradual democratic breakthrough--evolution rather than, revolution. Putin's power will dwindle away, and a full democratic transition will occur within two or three years.

COUNTRIES WITH AT LEAST 4% AND ABOVE GDP GROWTH RATES IN 2012

The following countries will show a 4% and above GDP growth rate in 2012. They are the countries that should capture increased attention in the next 2 years.

  1. Asia: China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Thailand and Singapore
  2. Central and South America: Argentina, Peru and Colombia. (Brazil will only show a 2.7% GDP growth rate in 2012)
  3. Africa: Nigeria
  4. Europe: No one country except Turkey

 

A REPEAT OF HISTORY ?

France... faced a dreadful politial and economic climate along with frustration, division, and disillusionment among its people. The economic situation was terrible as well as business and finance being very limited. France was deeply divided which caused frustration and commotion throughout the country. The people of France were extremely frustrated and disillusioned. France was greatly in need for a new leader who would escape them from their depressing situation and carry France forward. The French were severely divided which caused aggravation and disorder throughtout France.

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