Every major payments market is grappling with the same core problems right now: fraud that outpaces consumer protection rules, fintechs locked out of bank-controlled infrastructure, and a patchwork of national approaches that frustrates cross-border commerce. The EU’s answer – the Third Payment Services Directive (PSD3) and its companion Payment Services Regulation (PSR) – is now…
Here’s something that surprises a lot of people new to advocacy: the most important work rarely happens in a formal meeting, a packed public gallery, or a polished written submission. It happens in the conversations before all of that. Influencing policy makers and decision makers is fundamentally about relationships – real, sustained, trust-based ones that…
If you work in the private sector and have any involvement in shaping or responding to policy, you’ve probably encountered these three terms – sometimes used interchangeably, sometimes causing confusion. Getting them right isn’t just a matter of semantics. Understanding the distinctions can help your organisation engage with government more strategically, protect its reputation, and…
Artificial intelligence is no longer only something governments regulate. It is also becoming something they use. Across the UK, the EU, OECD countries and city governments, AI is starting to shape how policymakers gather evidence, analyse public input, improve services and evaluate what works. The biggest change is not that AI is replacing policymaking. It…
In 2026, regulatory fragmentation has become one of the defining challenges facing governments, businesses, and supervisory authorities worldwide. While globalisation once drove convergence in regulatory standards – particularly in finance, trade, and data governance – the current landscape is marked by divergence. Differing political priorities, technological advancements, economic pressures, and geopolitical tensions are pushing jurisdictions…
Building a culture of regulatory compliance is often framed as a board-level responsibility – but in practice, culture lives or dies in the middle of the organisation. While boards set expectations, it is middle and senior managers who translate those expectations into daily decisions, team behaviours, and operational priorities. In today’s evolving regulatory environment, managers…
Even well-intentioned policies often fall short of their goals. Solving policy problems or gaps in public policy is therefore a critical step toward effective governance. Without a clear diagnosis, reforms risk addressing symptoms rather than root causes. This article explores how policy gaps arise, how to identify them systematically, and why rigorous diagnosis is essential…
The Judicial Committee of the Parliament of Ghana commissioned ICGP to design and deliver a bespoke parliamentary study tour and training programme in London. The five-day programme – combining expert-led sessions with exclusive access to the UK Houses of Parliament and the UK Supreme Court – equipped the delegation with practical frameworks for strengthening parliamentary…
Global Heart Hub – an international alliance representing heart patient organisations across more than 40 countries – partnered with ICGP to strengthen the policy advocacy and communications capacity of its Heart Failure Patient Council. The result was a three-day bespoke training programme delivered in Windsor, UK, in September 2025, attended by 26 advocates from 17…
In today’s fast-changing world, advocacy is no longer just about experts and advocates presenting proposals behind closed doors. The most powerful policy shifts are now being driven by inclusive and participatory advocacy — approaches that bring communities, citizens, and those most affected directly into the decision-making process. This article looks at the key features of…