From December 20 to 22, 2021, a working visit of SIC Group USA LLC and the Ukrainian Association of GR professionals and lobbyists to Dubai (United Arab Emirates) took place. During the visit, representatives of the largest association of GR specialists in Ukraine managed to visit EXPO
Despite significant efforts to reform Ukraine since 2014, challenges persist, particularly in the justice sector. Widespread concerns remain about the effectiveness of judicial reforms, with ongoing issues of corruption and diminished independence within Ukrainian courts. During President Poroshenko’s administration, efforts were made to overhaul the judicial system.
The Fifth International Open GR-Forum annually brings together the best specialists in Government Relations, Government Affairs, lobbying, and advocacy from all over the world. It should be admitted that the Third International GR Forum was held in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2017. The Fourth International GR Forum was
SIC GROUP and the International Government Affairs Professionals Association broaden their horizons and continue collaboration with international subject-matter experts from different countries. On July 30, Kateryna Odarchenko held working meetings with Greek professionals Eva Koulouriotis and George Despotidis – representatives of Greek GR and lobbying industries. Mrs.
On November 17, the International Round Table “Practices of GR and lobbying in Eastern Europe and Asia” brought together the best specialists in the areas of Government Relations, Government Affairs, lobbying and advocacy from Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, the Kyrgyz Republic and other countries: Askar Sydykov, Executive Director
On October 20, SIC Group USA LLC hosted a key meeting in Vienna, Austria with Mr. Erdi Pirana. Mr. Pirana, a Jurist with a specialization in European Law and International Business Law, is known for his passionate approach to legal research and consultancy. He has a distinguished
A productive meeting took place in Vienna, Austria, between Kateryna Odarchenko, a representative of the International Government Affairs Professionals Association (IGAPA) and CEO of SIC Group USA LLC, and Peter Petrov, a Belgian-qualified lawyer, research associate, and lecturer at Vienna University of Economics and Business. Mr. Petrov
In Vienna, Austria, Kateryna Odarchenko, a founder of SIC Group USA LLC and member of the International Association of Government Relations Professionals (IGAPA), met with Mr. Georg Stawa. Mr. Stawa, a former judge and Judicial Attaché for the Western Balkans at the Austrian Embassy in Belgrade, has
SIC Group USA, in collaboration with IGAPA, hosted a comprehensive discussion on lobbyism in Kazakhstan. The conference addressed the legal status of the Government Relations (GR) industry and lobbying, mechanisms for fostering dialogue between business, government, and society, current trends in the industry, essential tools for effective
SIC Group USA together with IGAPA conducted a discussion on “GR, Lobbying, and Advocacy in Africa”. The practice of civilized dialogue between business and society is becoming the norm in a number of countries on the African continent. Experts note the active development of such communication technologies
The VI International Annual GR-Forum 2023, held on June 9th, 2022, in Washington, DC, brought together professionals from around the world, including lobbyists, lawyers, political communications specialists, PR specialists, and representatives of related fields. The event featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities to help
SIC Group USA became a partner of the Experience Exchange Program that was conducted by IGAPA, the leading international association for public affairs, between November 14th and November 18th. The members had direct experience in corporate and association public affairs management, lobbying, digital advocacy, global public affairs,
The VII International Annual GR-Forum 2023, held on March 6th, 2023, in Washington, DC, brought together professionals from around the world, including lobbyists, lawyers, political communications specialists, PR specialists, and representatives of related fields. The event featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities to help
On June 12th, 2023, the International GR Professionals Association (IGAPA) together with SIC Group organized the International Leadership Forum at the Capitol Hill Club. This forum brought together leaders from government relations, lobbying, advocacy, and related professions. As WPRI reports, the event commenced with an opening address by Kateryna
The VIII International GR Forum, held on March 14th, brought together leading experts and practitioners in Government Relations (GR) from around the globe. Hosted by the International GR Professionals Association (IGAPA), in collaboration with esteemed partners: SIC Group USA LLC, Institute for Democracy and Development “PolitA,” Bay