Books
The Baikal Communications Group extensive practical experience in the spheres of government relations (GR) and lobbying has found its reflection in the academic realm. Supported by «Alpina PRO» publishing company, the Baikal Communications Group team has prepared books dedicated to the interaction between business and government.
These books will be beneficial for political scientists, lawyers, specialists working in PR, GR, and lobbying, as well as students, business representatives, and anyone interested in effectively establishing communication with the government.
«Lobbying and GR: Concepts, Functions, Tools»
This book focuses on the key concepts, principles, functions, tasks, and tools of GR and lobbying activities. It offers a practical perspective on the use of lobbying technologies in governmental decision-making and dispels stereotypes and myths associated with lobbying and GR.
Readers will learn about:
- The history of the development of the lobbying institution worldwide and in Russia;
- The impact of lobbying on democratic processes in society;
- The differences between lobbying, GR, and other related professional fields;
- The structure of GR and lobbying institutions in different countries;
- The tools used by lobbyists and GR specialists;
- Why corruption actually harms lobbying;
- How government bodies operate and how to turn private interests into public tasks;
- Whether there is a lobbying and GR services industry in Russia.
Authors: Eduard Voitenko, PhD in Political Science, CEO of Baikal Communications Group, and Anastasia Parfenchikova, PhD in Law, Baikal Communications Group Partner.
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«Regulating GR and Lobbying in Russia: Status Quo or Search for New Solutions»
This book addresses the issue of regulating GR and lobbying activities in Russia. The authors examine the prerequisites, potential methods, and prospects for regulating the industry in the country. Special emphasis is placed on the potential benefits and limitations of legal and ethical regulation within the sector.
From this book, readers will discover:
- Whether Russian legislation contains legal foundations for private-public interaction;
- Key milestones in the history of lobbying regulation in Russia;
- The necessity of adopting a special law on lobbying in Russia;
- Which foreign examples of lobbying regulation are most effective;
- The advantages and disadvantages of various models of lobbying regulation;
- Whether the professional community should develop ethical standards for its work.
Authors: Eduard Voitenko, PhD in Political Science, CEO of Baikal Communications Group, and Anastasia Parfenchikova, PhD in Law, Baikal Communications Group Partner.
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