Global Programs

Global threats to democratic and economic freedoms require locally driven, private sector-led responses

Democracy is facing strategic threats around the globe, exacerbated by the economic and social challenges that many countries experience and the transnational malign influence of authoritarian actors. The resilience of democratic and market institutions needs strengthening and local business organizations play a key role in that process by advancing economic freedoms and expanding opportunities for all. CIPE has a long track record of building the capacity of chambers of commerce, business associations, and other business membership organizations to play that vital role. By working with local partners to empower small and mid-size businesses and entrepreneurs, CIPE creates more prosperous and peaceful communities. By enabling a level playing field that benefits all enterprises, CIPE’s work benefits local economies and the American economy alike though transparent investment and global value chains.

Global Programs are an important thematic throughline across CIPE’s areas of work and involve close collaboration with regional teams to support partners on the ground and further develop tools and expertise needed for successful reforms. These initiatives address current and emerging partner needs on priority topics and dynamically respond to larger global developments. Our work promotes participation of the private sector in democratic processes, stimulates local public-private dialogue on policy reforms, helps shape international norms and standards of integrity in business conduct, and enhances trust in business and institutions.

Explore the current thematic areas of CIPE’s Global Programs below and learn more about the work of Policy & Program Learning team and Centers of Excellence: Anti-Corruption & Governance Center (ACGC), the Center for Women’s Economic Empowerment (CWEE), Center for Accountable Investment (CAI), and Center for Digital Economy and Governance (CDEG).