How to: Transform Lobbying
For businesses in Africa, lobbying can play a vital role in creating a more open, business friendly legal system which is fit for purpose. However, throughout history, the process of lobbying policymakers has been open to abuse and at times, controversial. One only has to look at Britain’s current Greensill scandal and the accusations facing the government of cronyism to know that there is often no easy solution to these problems, and even with legislation in place, the lobbying process can be wide open to abuse. The pandemic has also exposed the often-blurred lines between the public and private sector, especially when it comes to awarding contracts for public health work.
Why is lobbying important?
However, whilst the motivators and ethics behind certain lobbying activities can certainly...
