Actions by federal institutions have a very real capacity to affect clients of GoodWorks International. As a company that is focused on issues pertaining to Africa and the Caribbean, GoodWorks monitors the actions and activities of these institutions on a daily basis. Major companies, governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations and the entire global marketplace that attends to development and democratization in Africa and the Caribbean, have come to recognize the unique and special value of the advice and counsel provided by GoodWorks in this regard.
The Government Affairs and Public Policy Unit of GoodWorks offers clients a comprehensive range of public affairs and communications services designed to strengthen their presence in Washington. A team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals bring a multi-faceted approach to almost any issue, in the process providing constructive interaction with officials and representatives of the United States government as well as foreign governments in Africa and the Caribbean.
Our activities include creating international government networks and establishing and maintaining contacts with high-level officials, key ministries and ministers in various emerging markets. We work to provide access to foreign governments to ensure fair and transparent business dealings for the benefit of clients of GoodWorks and the industries and projects in which they invest. This ensures critical business, market and political information being available, in the process enabling our clients to take advantage of a myriad of business opportunities that have the potential of yielding significant and profitable results.
The GoodWorks team also incorporates all aspects of legislative representation as a part of our Government Affairs and Public Policy services, including: drafting legislation; preparing testimony and witnesses for hearings; testifying on behalf of clients; organizing and coordinating coalitions; developing constituent or grassroots support; monitoring legislative activities; analyzing legislative proposals; developing and coordinating overall legislative strategy, tactics, and advocacy; and lobbying administrative agencies. GoodWorks also provides our clients with public relations assistance, material for public distribution and access to media that promote client activities and investments in emerging markets.