Washington, DC (April 3, 2025) |
The 10th International Government Relations Forum successfully brought together top policymakers, thought leaders, and experts from nine countries to address pressing global challenges in governance, security, and economic development. This high-level event featured distinguished speakers, including Kateryna Odarchenko, Paolo von Schirach, Duvi Honig, Maryna Ovtsynova, Serhii Kolisnyk, Sebastian Bonneau, and Robert Ilatov, alongside key contributors Ruslan Antoniuk, Stephen Blank, Peter Huessy, Jason Shelton, Fred Turner, Adeoye Owolewa, Licy do Canto, Soeren Haar, Richard Horowitz, Eric Ellman, Charles Sills, Jim Carter, Kendall Coffey, Frank Ahrens, Mendel Banon, and Ezra Friedlander.
Discussions focused on geopolitical stability, policy innovation, and international cooperation. Experts analyzed strategies to strengthen global security, navigate the evolving landscape of government relations, and promote economic resilience.
Kateryna Odarchenko, Partner at SIC Group USA LLC and President of the Institute for Democracy and Development “PolitA,” opened the forum by emphasizing its role in fostering collaboration between government, business, and civil society. Paolo von Schirach, President of the Global Policy Institute, underscored the importance of effective government relations in today’s rapidly shifting political and economic landscape. “Government relations are not just about advocacy—it is about fostering informed dialogue between policymakers and stakeholders to create policies that are both practical and sustainable,” he noted.
Speakers addressed the impact of recent elections on U.S. government relations, regulatory reforms in lobbying and transparency, and best practices in global policy coordination. Jason Shelton, Fred Turner, and other participants analyzed shifts in the U.S. policy landscape, while Robert Ilatov shared insights into regulatory frameworks in Israel.
Duvi Honig discussed shifts in the U.S. administration’s approach to commerce and the evolving relationship between government and business. Adeoye Owolewa emphasized that while legislation may appear strong on paper, its real-world implementation often presents challenges. A key takeaway was the necessity of maintaining open dialogue between the public and private sectors to ensure effective policymaking and sustainable economic growth.
Maryna Ovtsynova highlighted civil society’s role in governance through research-driven advocacy and policy innovation. Discussions also underscored the importance of international partnerships in addressing modern security and economic challenges.
The forum concluded with a call for stronger cooperation between governments, businesses, and civil society to develop policies that are not only well-conceived but also effectively executed in practice.
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