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Trade Reform: Even Little Things Can Make a Huge Difference

As a mother of three, being able to work from home helped me stay in the workforce. I live and work in a country with accessible childcare and accommodating work...

A Pragmatic Approach to Trade Facilitation

Global trade has undergone transformative shifts since 2013 when the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) concluded the multilateral Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) negotiations.  Over the last decade,...

Exploring Opportunities and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Business Associations

AI has significant implications for business associations, transforming their operations and strategic decision-making. Associations can leverage AI to analyze vast amounts of data, uncover actionable insights, and predict market trends....

En América Latina, la Economía Naranja

English version available here En América Latina, la economía naranja es considerada como el motor que impulsa la cultura y la creatividad como generadores de riqueza y del crecimiento económico,...

CIPE’s New Role in Supporting Economic Integration In Central Asia

CIPE’s work in Central Asia is highlighted in a Joint Statement by the leaders of the C5+1 countries: United States, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of...

Why Beneficial Ownership Transparency is Essential for Compliance

Beneficial ownership transparency is a vital element of any effective corporate compliance program. It is also a powerful check against corruption in society generally. These two facts are sometimes misunderstood...

Tools, Resources, and the Significance of Protecting Data Privacy for Individuals

Most people have a strong preference, if not a requirement, for privacy — a vital component of both personal life and a functioning democracy. Yet, when using the internet and...

Tools, Resources, and the Significance of Protecting Data Privacy for Businesses Part II

In Part 1 of this data privacy series, we focused on the importance of maintaining data privacy for individuals and entrepreneurs and provided in-depth analysis of relevant tools and resources....

CELIS 23: Advancing Economic Security and Investment Screening in Europe

US President Joe Biden will host EU Council President Charles Michel and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the White House for a US-EU summit on October 20. Top agenda items will involve discussing ways to strengthen transatlantic collaboration on economic security.

Empowering Voices: A Journey with Business Leaders from the Sahel

I recently traveled to Mauritania for the first time. As the newest senior program manager for the Center for International Private Enterprise, in West Africa, I was there to meet with our local team, partners, and beneficiaries, to gain a deeper understanding of the fast-moving events in this unstable region. Over the subsequent four days...