The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) commissioned CLC Consultant to evaluate ICI’s influencing work between 2015 and 2020. Based on desk research, an online survey of ICI members and partners, and interviews with other stakeholders from the cocoa sector, it analyses the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation’s influencing and technical advocacy and includes recommendations of... Read More

CLC Consultant is delighted to present its new Advocacy & Policy Influence training offering for multinational companies, International Organisations and NGOs. Through insights, case studies and real-life simulations, these workshops are highly interactive and will provide teams with practical tools to quickly implement effective policy influence strategies and tactics. All workshops can be delivered on-site and... Read More

Just over five years ago, I decided to set up my own independent consulting firm after more than two decades of corporate and agency work. While I have learnt a lot during these years, nothing beats independence. Here is why: Compared with large agency work, the main benefit of being solo is that your entire... Read More

As organisations compete with each other to convince decision-makers at all levels and in any geography to take decisive action leading to measurable change in position, policy or behaviour, very few seem to take the time to evaluate whether their activities have led to actual change. Whether for-profit or non-profit, advocacy organisatons need to take... Read More

The Rise of Advocacy (podcast)

As I recover from a multiple consecutive days of Executive Education online training, which is exhausting both for the trainer and the audience, here is what I learnt along the way: Rehearse harder than usual Keeping the audience alive while delivering concepts or tools can be challenging. Spend time before to make sure that you... Read More

  In tomorrow’s world, irrespective of the COVID-19 pandemic, the multiplication of actors, causes, and advocacy platforms means that competition for « air » and  « ear » space will be even more intense.  This situation will leave policy-makers and their advisers with little choice but to make decisions based on clear narratives, undisputed credibility and, importantly, « asks »... Read More

Even in turbulent times, many trade associations and companies are seeking help to recruit communication, public affairs and leadership talent. In fact, there has never been a greater need for organisations to engage with the institutions, governments and society at large.  So despite the difficult circumstances for all of us, it is with great pleasure... Read More

Once the dust settles over COVID-19, the human cost will likely be enormous and the economic disruption possibly long-term as described in this Bruegel podcast. While all organisations are currently taking care of their staff, customers and business continuity, they should not overlook one important learning from the COVID-19 crisis: some institutions such as the... Read More