Entities which are successful in engaging, shaping and complying with the policy and regulatory environment can maximise benefit from their activities, in particular, in developing country contexts.

Private, public and diplomatic sectors are becoming increasingly intertwined. Subject areas previously unrelated and actors previously separated by institutional divisions are increasingly engaged in dialogue and negotiation. In this convergence, public policy has emerged as common ground. Those who are successful in engaging, shaping and complying with the policy and regulatory environment can maximise benefit from their activities, in particular, in developing country contexts.

More than ever before, a wide range of actors contribute to shaping policies, implementation and compliance with these. Entities which are successful in engaging, shaping and complying with the policy and regulatory environment can maximise benefit from their activities, in particular, in developing country contexts.

Over the last two decades Africa has emerged as a critical player in the global socio-political domain. As such, public policy in Africa impacts the success of companies and organisations across the globe. African public policy in now a global public good.