Understanding an organization's requirements also enables ASG to assist:
 Design and implement engagement strategies directed at the
 legislative and executive branches of
government;
Advocate client positions with relevant parliamentary
portfolio committees, government department and their senior
staff;
Provide tactical support including briefing of principals,
drafting of depositions to parliamentary, regulatory and
competition commission hearings;
Network with relevant non-governmental
organizations, labour unions, public think-tanks and
thought-leaders influential in the public policy and
political spaces.
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 The world's economy is characterized by a convergence of globalization, ethnic nationalism and political unrest. Any political change that alters the expected outcome and value of a given economic action by changing the probability of achieving business objectives is considered a risk.
Political risk can seem so amorphous that many business leaders lack a framework for evaluating their exposure. But like other elements of enterprise risk, political risk has systematic components that can be isolated by analysts who understand variation across political systems. The savviest business leaders are those who understand the complex nuances of government and how to balance the concerns of broad and diverse government and political constituencies.
ASG's successful Government and Political Affairs practice offers organizations more than just tactics; working to understand the ever-changing processes of public policy formulation to assist organizations to effectively engage with influential policy-makers.
ASG brings many years of skill and experience, and influential networks, to the service of its clients.
Some of the essential services of ASG's Government and Political Affairs practice cover:
Country-Level Risks
By their nature, political decisions have a greater effect on markets than economic trends; diminishing the value of simply employing economic guideposts to investment decisions. In politics, risks are more difficult to identify, to measure, and to hedge. Investors ranging from hedge funds to extractive industries are extremely concerned with the risks of nationalisation, weak legal systems, corruption, and regulatory instability.
Domestic Politics
Investments in Africa require local knowledge. Local politicians and legislators often have considerable sway over the tenor and ease of foreign direct investments or doing business. There are three characteristics that influence domestic political stability: policy, government, and regime. The likelihood of these factors changing over time varies greatly, and with them so does political risk.
Political Risk Analysis
One of the main challenges for business leaders trying to understand issues on Africa is identifying from the overwhelming body of available information the specific indicators of risk. By leveraging the expertise and competences of our Associates and partners, ASG can generate forward-looking analysis on political risk in a number of African countries.
Intelligence Reports
In collaboration with strategic partners and networks, ASG prepares comprehensive, up-to-date reports to the identities of government officials, politicians and other stakeholders of political influence in Africa.
Managing regulatory challenges
While businesses operate in markets, regulation sets the rules for those markets and shapes the competitive environment. Businesses that understand the intricacies of regulatory politics are well-placed to participate in regulatory processes and can better position themselves ahead of regulatory changes. ASG's expertise permits us to support organisations in developing strategies to engage principals, and monitor regulatory developments, which may impact their operations. |
