What is public affairs? What is lobbying?
.................................................................................................................................................................

Public affairs, also known as lobbying or government affairs, is the process of making a concerted effort designed to achieve some political result, typically from government authorities in producing legislation. It may also apply to raising the profile of a particular cause, or getting the green light for a major project. 

It can consist of the outreach of legislative members, public actions (e.g. mass demonstrations), or combinations of both public and private actions (e.g. encouraging constituents to contact their legislative representatives). Lobbying in Europe is quite different from in the US in that it has not been going on in a 'professional' form for nearly as long.

However, since the 1970s, the industry has expanded rapidly, to the point where estimates now put the revenues earned by lobbying in the UK alone at £1.9 billion ($4bn) per year, with consultancies and in-house teams employing over 14,000 people.

Estimates for the EU vary from 4,000 to as many as 15,000 professional lobbyists working in and around Brussels. In America, if all interest representatives from a state-level upwards are counted, numbers may be four or five times more than that. 

Back to Home Page
What is Public Affairs Links?
......................................................................................................................................................................

Public Affairs Links was set up in 2007 to provide independent information on an industry which remains mysterious and shadowy to many.

Despite lobbying becoming an increasingly important part of everyday business, we thought that too many people remained suspicious of how useful and legitimate it was as a professional activity.

Our aim when we set out was widen public awareness of what goes on in lobbying, as well as to provide an invaluable resource for those looking to find out more about the sector. We have since helped graduates and experienced professionals to find jobs in public affairs, guided businesses to consultancies and helped educate thousands about the lobbying industry across the world.

Back to Home Page

 

Google
 
EU Public Affairs
A - Z of Lobbying
UK Public Affairs
Home Page
Bookmark and Share

OGP
EU Affairs Manager
Brussels
Competitive salary
Find out more here.

Nonviolent Peaceforce
Chief Financial Officer
Brussels
€42,120 - €49,920
Find out more here.

Whitehouse Consultancy
Consultant
London
£30,000 - £37,000
Find out more here.





An Overview of the Parliamentary Process
23rd March 2010

This training seminar gives a comprehensive overview of the main parliamentary processes.

Westminster, Whitehall & Government Departments
25th March 2010

This training seminar seeks to explain the structure and function of government departments.

For more info see our Events page
"...the world's top website for careers in the lobbying industry."  


Sign up to our Vacancy Bulletins
Email:  
Want to join 20,000 others and get the brightest opportunities delivered straight to your inbox?


Public Affairs Links
Fun & Games
Events & Courses
Events & Courses
LATEST NEWS....British Property Federation Campaign Showcase....


UK Public Affairs
US Public Affairs
EU Public Affairs
US Public Affairs
Advertising    -    Site Map    -    Disclaimer    -    About Us    -    Home    -    Contact


The Whitehouse Consultancy
Send mail to editor@publicaffairslinks.co.uk with questions or comments about this web site.

Public Affairs Links is not responsible for the content of any external sites
Copyright © 2010 Public Affairs Links

International Association of Oil & Gas Producers