Hill and Knowlton Strategies has been retained by Egypt’s Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation, the government body responsible for improving economic relations between that north African nation and the international community.
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Formerly two separate government units — the Ministry of International Cooperation and the Ministry of Investment — the recently merged Ministry of International Cooperation develops economic cooperation partnerships between the Arab Republic of Egypt and other nations, and also supports economic and social development programs within the country.
The economic development unit in December signed two assistance grants totaling €120 million ($137 million) with the European Union to fund services that combat child labor, improve access to children’s education and aid families running small businesses in the country.
The WPP unit will provide PR counsel regarding the development of a global communications strategy, according to Foreign Agents Registration Act documents filed in June.
A written contract for the work is currently being negotiated.
London Global Strategies is providing government relations and PR counsel to the economic development arm of the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí.
Havas Media Germany has hired Piro Inc. to further the digital push of the Israel Government Advertising Agency to sway US public opinion.
Hogan Lovells has signed a $100K monthly pact to represent Venezuela’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, and its Washington embassy.
Liberia has agreed to pay a $100K monthly retainer to Ballard Partners for counsel on how to improve its relations with the US.
Romania has signed a $565K monthly contract with Eversheds Sutherland for strategic counsel and government relations activities.
