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Squire Patton Boggs has signed a contract with Angola to help that African nation bring its financial system up to international standards so banks can resume dollar-denominated transaction, according to the lobbying firm's June 18 letter of engagement.
The firm also will help Angola enhance its image in the US with an eye of increasing trade and investment.
SPB has agreed to a fixed annual retainer of $4.1M against which it will bill fees and expenses at the rate of $341,667 per-month.
Joe Brand, senior partner, and Robert Kapla, partner/public policy practice head, handle the account.
They report to ambassador Victor Manuel Rita da Fonseca Lima, Angola's secretary for diplomatic affairs for international cooperation.
Impact Management Group, which is headed by Republican operative Terry Benham, works to build US support for Ukraine.
Rational 360 has ironed out its six-month $1.2M contract with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to position it as a “sophisticated global investment fund.”
APCO has signed on to promote this month’s visit of Ahmed Al Khateeb, head of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, to the US.
The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Tourism has signed on Montieth & Co. for strategic communications and media relations duties as chaos grips neighboring Haiti.
Edelman is negotiating a formal contract with the Bahamas for strategic communications on issues impacting its reputation abroad.
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