The 2011 began with good news. In the House of Representatives formally adopted a regulation governing the activities of lobbyists. This is good for several reasons. First, it recognizes the profession and the role of a lobbyist as an important activity. Can easily describe it as the only way in which societies to, officially, communicating with legislators.
the non-recognition of this activity forged a part of the myth of labor "in the shadows of this activity" carried out by groups linked to different political factions. Note that this activity is not unique to former legislators or political.
Today, the field of Public Affairs and is responsible for developing the skills of lobbyists in the global world. In Mexico, many companies are transforming their old departments of government relations in areas of Public Affairs.
some time ago, I had to help a client with an issue in the House of Deputies and remember that we faced with the threat of a new law affecting a particular sector. When we review the support on which the Member concerned had conducted its draft initiative, we find that he had made about alleged nourished with bad information and completely unsustainable.
The matter was resolved when information was provided scientifically based and showed him the damage that the bill would mean for the sector if authorized by the plenary. After sharing this information, Deputy changed their initiative. The matter was resolved satisfactorily for all, and decisions were not affected anyone.
lobbying matter is an issue that involves many areas. Among them, obviously, legal and communication issues, mediation, research, science policy and negotiation. In addition to incorporating respective industry experts and economic issues. But, after all, is the only way for citizens to negotiate with Congress and political parties who make the laws, sometimes without measuring its real impact on society or the economy.
