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In the short term, it is difficult to chart the course of countries in South Asia. Civil conflicts throughout the region continue to pose impressive obstacles to the economic progress made over the past ten years. Women and youth continue to face legal and cultural barriers to entering the democratic and economic reform process. Increasing acts of terrorism set the region on edge, turning countries against each other and weakening learning opportunities. CIPE focuses on giving a voice to the business community and empowering sections of civil society, including women, media, and youth. Through democratic and economic reform, CIPE’s offices and partners are fostering the development of better legislative environments and more representative chambers and associations.
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