Governmental programs

Overview

IBM Governmental Programs is a globally integrated corporate function providing worldwide public policy and government relations expertise. Our execution supports IBM's growth and business operations. With dedicated resources in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, we are driven by the mutual objectives of global consistency and local relevancy. We work with governments on key economic, governmental, and societal issues, helping them solve problems and create strategies for the future.

Global focal points

	Drive global economic integration policies
	Enable global workforce flexibility
	Leverage finance, energy, and environmental policies
	Drive innovation leadership initiatives

	Maximize policy driven growth opportunities
	Ensure export compliance to enable growth
	Drive intellectual property reforms & open standards
	Deepen government relations & market support

Featured stories

Chairman's letter to shareholders

Read the Chairman's letter to shareholders from the annual report. It describes how IBM achieved a strong 2007 and its vision for the future.

Brazil to expand IT

The Brazilian IT Association - Brasscom - met with President Lula in Sao Paulo on March 14th, to present an IT exports incentives package proposal to create 100,000 new jobs in the country and reach US $5 Billion in IT services exports through 2011. The proposal was presented by the CEOs of the 5 leading IT companies in Brazil--including Ricardo Pelegrini, IBM Brazil CGM. The Brazilian government is preparing to announce a new industrial public policy and it is expected that IT will be a major development strategy, The policy will help IBM by allowing for a more market-oriented employment environment.