Statements & News Releases - Center for International Private Enterprise

CIPE and CIMA Lead Efforts to Strengthen Independent Media in Central Europe

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Warsaw, Poland, 10.28.2024 — As independent media across Europe face mounting challenges—from political attacks to financial pressures—their role as trusted sources of information in business, law, economics, and society remains more vital than ever for the health of democracy. In response, t...

CIPE Mourns the Passing of Its President Emeritus and Longtime Democracy Champion Thomas J. Donohue

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“Tom will be forever remembered as a landmark figure in the field of policy advocacy,” said Greg Lebedev, Chairman of CIPE. “He was an avid supporter of CIPE’s mission to strengthen democratic governance throughout the world and a passionate voice on behalf of the power of free enterprise t...

CIPE Denounces Political Violence

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CIPE strongly denounces the vicious attack on former US President Trump and citizens Saturday. Violence has no place in the democratic process. Read statements by the US Chamber of Commerce, of which CIPE is an affiliate, and the National Endowment for Democracy, of which CIPE is a core institute: ...

CIPE Expands the Africa Business Integrity Network (ABIN) to 19 Organizations in 12 Countries

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As part of its growing Ethics 1st initiative, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) recently inducted 18 additional compliance consultants and trainers into the Africa Business Integrity Network (ABIN). This happened during a special ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya following intensiv...

Ties That Bind: A Transatlantic Approach to Investment Screening and Economic Security

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Washington, May 7, 2024 – The CELIS Institute, in collaboration with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), hosted a key event today focusing on investment screening and national security issues across the US and EU. This high-level conference, aimed at reinforcing transatlantic ...

First-Ever B5+1 Forum Yields Recommendations for Economic Integration in Central Asia

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Washington, D.C. – The B5+1 Forum led this week by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has just announced a series of concrete recommendations to accelerate Central Asia’s regional integration and economic development. B5+1 is the business counterpart to C5+1, the diplomatic ...

B5+1 Forum Aims to Strengthen Central Asian Regional Economic Integration

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Initiative Emphasizes Five Priority Industries Critical to the Region’s Economic Development 14-15 March, 2024 Almaty, Kazakhstan The B5+1 Forum will bring together government policymakers, business leaders, experts, and investors representing key economic sectors from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Taji...

CIPE Reaffirms Commitment To Ukraine On Invasion Anniversary

Statement/News Release | Andrew Wilson

Statement from Andrew Wilson, CIPE’s Executive Director Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, sent shockwaves throughout the world. The unexpected nature of the invasion and the anticipated swift fall of Kyiv and the Ukrainian government left many reeling. However, c...

CIPE Mourns Passing of Alexei Navalny

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The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) expresses profound shock and deep sorrow over the tragic passing of Alexei Navalny, a stalwart advocate for democracy and a vocal critic of authoritarianism in Russia. Navalny’s unwavering dedication to exposing corruption and advocating f...

CIPE Report Reframes Role of Ukraine’s Private Sector in Fighting Corruption

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Rebuild with Trust: How Ukraine’s Private Sector Can Strengthen the Integrity of Reconstruction and Combat Corruption Washington D.C., November 14, 2023 – The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) today released a report outlining 23 recommendations for business integrity and overs...

CIPE Launches New Podcast to Develop a Common Business Language for Ukraine

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MOVA: The Business Language for the New Ukraine Convenes Global Leaders and Experts to Discuss Ukraine’s Business Environment Washington, September 14, 2023 – The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is launching a new audio podcast series, MOVA: The Business Language for the New U...

Advocating for Women’s Economic Empowerment: CIPE Partners in the Asia Pacific Reiterate their Commitment to Women’s Economic Empowerment Across the Region

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Partner Associations Share Smart Practices in Chamber and Association Leadership Around Critical Issues to Women in Business August 27, 2023 | The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) hosted an Asia – Pacific Women’s Business Organizations Conference with partners from across the ...

CIPE Offers Insights on How Corrosive Capital is Weakening Democracies and Economies in Latin America

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An Investigation of the Implications of Unregulated Foreign Direct Investment Washington, August 23, 2023 – The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) released a compilation of case studies, Investing in Latin American Democracy: Impacts of Corrosive and Constructive Capital, which...

New Report: Private Sector Priorities for Ukraine’s Recovery

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Washington, August 10, 2023 — The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) today released a report titled “Private Sector Priorities for Ukraine’s Recovery”. The paper describes a window of opportunity for Ukraine’s eventual post-war recovery, outlining the governance and pri...

New CIPE Report Highlights Top Initiatives and Research Driving Change

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Washington, July 13, 2023 — The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) today released a new report highlighting top research and initiatives that are driving women’s economic empowerment efforts worldwide, including proof around significant benefits that are often overlooked. In addi...

New Program: Arctic Business Dialogue Network Assessment

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June 21, 2023 — The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and Samuel Associates have been commissioned by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to spearhead a ground-breaking stakeholder engagement and assessment of the private sector demand for establishing a...

CIPE Joins RISE Ukraine to Support Reconstruction and Recovery Efforts

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Washington, June 9, 2023 — The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has joined RISE Ukraine, a growing global coalition dedicated to supporting Ukraine’s war-related reconstruction and recovery. RISE Ukraine’s mission is to facilitate rebuilding by fostering inclusive dialog...

CIPE Releases Report to Help Business Associations Develop Investment Screening Protocols

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Today, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) released Shaping Investment Security Policy: A Guide to Business Associations, authored by globally recognized investment security expert Dr. Sarah Bauerle Danzman, PhD. Facilitated by BusinessEurope and informed by more than 35 interview...

New Report Details Impact of Ukrainian Oligarchs on Country’s Economy

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The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), in partnership with the Centre for Economic Strategy (CES), today released the report “Oligarchic Ukrainian Capital,” which details the impact of Ukrainian oligarchs on the country’s economy, and the methods they use. The report a...

CIPE Highlights Programs To Support Women’s Economic Empowerment Around International Women’s Day

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The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), is commemorating International Women’s Day with a new article series recognizing the achievements of women and highlighting efforts to advance gender equality. Throughout all of March, CIPE will post new research, a blog series on integrating...