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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.
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The Mayor of Shanghai visits IBM's Growth Market Unit (GMU) in the city
April 19, 2012 Shanghai. The Mayor of Shanghai, H.E Han Zhang visited IBM's Growth Markets headquarters in Shanghai to review operations, explore partnership opportunities and discuss policy issues of mutual interest.
IBM Chairman Sam Palmisano visits the China Development Forum in Beijing
March 19, 2012 Beijing. IBM Chairman Samuel J. Palmisano met with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during the China Development Forum, held at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing in mid-March, 2012.
IBM Governmental Programs organizes a high-level discussion in the Czech Republic
IBM Governmental Programs organized a high level conference on Czech Competitiveness and Economic Interests in the EU in Prague on March 19.
IBM top executive Ginni Rometty meets with President Obama
IBM President and Chief Executive Officer Ginni Rometty, joined by Chairman Sam Palmisano and other technology industry leaders, met with US President Barack Obama at the White House in early March, 2012.
IBM President and CEO Ginni Rometty meets with Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang
On February 22, 2012, IBM President and CEO Ginni Rametty met with the Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang in Beijing. Mr. Zhang briefed the new CEO about the current economic and social developments in China and hailed the existing cooperation between IBM and its Chinese partners, calling on the two sides to further such cooperation.
IBM Chairman Sam Palmisano leads multi-strand influencer program
Last week, Sam Palmisano visited Europe on a three day programme in Amsterdam/The Hague and Brussels to engage with Dutch Ministers, top clients, EU commissioners and senior officials — and the new Prime Minister of Belgium.
Chinese Delegation Visits IBM
On Friday, July 22, IBM hosted a high-level delegation from Jiangsu Province in China at 590 Madison Avenue. The delegation was in the U.S. for several important business meetings during the Jiangsu China-US Business and Trade Summit. Led by Jiangsu Party Secretary Luo Zhijun, the 30-strong delegation came to IBM to learn more about our Smarter Planet solutions and how we can help one of China's fastest growing provinces to successfully manage societal change.
IBM Italy hosts Centennial celebration
On June 23, IBM Italy celebrated its Centennial in Rome at the Modern Art Museum Maxxi. GP Italy helped arrange the event. Attending the celebration, among other Italian government leaders, were Vice Premier Gianni Letta, Minister for Innovation Renato Brunetta, opposition party leader for Public Adminsitration Hon Lanzitllotta, Aurelio Regina, Lazio Region President of Confindustria, the Special Advisor in the Ministry for Innovation, and the Vice Mayor of Rome. Some 50 key IBM cilents also attended the event.
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2010 IBM Corporate Responsibility Report
Learn how our business and citizenship strategies have merged in the 2010 IBM Corporate Responsibility Report.