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Community

Sharing APCO's 2023 Responsible Business & Corporate Citizenship Report

September 23, 2024
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Perspectives

2024 Elections: Global Results and Implications for the Future 

November 21, 2024
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News & Events

The Mahindra Group Selects APCO as Agency of Record for U.S. Business

August 5, 2024
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China’s 2024 Central Economic Work Conference: 6 Key Takeaways

From December 11 to 12, senior policymakers in Beijing convened for the Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC). The annual closed-door event analyzes the state of the Chinese economy and sets the country’s economic policy priorities for the coming year. Although the CEWC does not release key economic growth targets, the official readout from the event provides insight into Beijing’s core thinking on economic policy for the year ahead....

December 19, 2024
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High-Quality Data: Essential for Addressing Health Inequity in Southeast Asia

Significant progress has been made toward Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, but health inequities persist, particularly in Southeast Asia. Improved disaggregated health data is essential for addressing disparities. Countries are encouraged to enhance data collection and leverage existing systems while taking actionable steps....

December 18, 2024 / Yuxuan Liu
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2025: “All’s Well if It Ends Well” (With Apologies to William Shakespeare) 

The blog explores the challenges and potential opportunities facing UK capital markets in 2025, contrasting domestic and global trends. It examines factors like IPO activity, regulatory impacts and economic policies while reflecting on the prospects for recovery....

December 18, 2024 / Geoffrey Pelham-Lane
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Connecting Cultures: Learnings from APCO’s Global Exchange Program

Do you ever find yourself at a hawker center, eating Hainanese chicken rice in the thick of an 8-minute thunderstorm, talking about the 2024 super-election year with a colleague you've worked with for three years but never met in person? Welcome to APCO’s Global Exchange Program—a unique initiative that allows employees to work in different APCO offices around the world.  ...

December 18, 2024 / Alyse Deutsch, Gemma Kyle
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Donor-Advised Funds Offer Opportunity This Giving Season 

Unlock the potential of donor-advised funds (DAFs) this giving season. With $251 billion in DAF assets, nonprofits and funders have an incredible opportunity to maximize impact. Learn actionable strategies to engage donors and unleash these funds for meaningful change....

December 13, 2024 / Pamela Passman, Jennifer Butte-Dahl
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Sustaining Green Synergies: The Outlook for China-Brazil Trade and Cooperation

Explore the evolving green synergy between China and Brazil, as they deepen ties through sustainable trade, renewable energy, agriculture and climate finance. This blog analyzes their shared vision for a sustainable future, fostering global environmental progress and strengthening Global South cooperation....

December 13, 2024 / Yuxuan Liu, Ruihan Zhu, Paula Ribeiro
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AI in the Trump Era: Balancing Innovation, Regulation and Competition

The post-election landscape for President-elect Trump reveals a clearer picture regarding his administration's approach to artificial intelligence (AI) policy. This analysis delves into the anticipated directions of Trump's AI policy, including potential deregulation initiatives, shifts in government contracts for AI technologies and the implications for research funding amidst growing competition with China....

December 13, 2024 / Garrett Ferguson
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Nonprofit & Philanthropy Post-U.S. Election Analysis

Philanthropic and nonprofit leaders are closely watching the incoming Trump administration for potential funding impacts and challenges. This memo outlines key insights into the changing landscape ahead....

December 11, 2024
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Americans Voted Differently. Are They Going to Shop Differently?

Since winning the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump has made it clear that he plans to change Washington. If fulfilled, his promises—ranging from firing government employees to instituting international tariffs and deporting millions of workers—will likely have a dramatic effect on the way business is done in the United States....

December 10, 2024 / James Hazzard
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COP29 Debrief: Why Climate Inaction Will Cost More

As COP29 concludes with limited progress on climate finance, explore the escalating costs of inaction—ranging from adaptation expenses to lost consumer demand. Discover why proactive measures and well-designed regulations are critical for long-term resilience....

December 4, 2024 / Harry Sale, Frank Krikhaar