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Encouraging Citizen Participation in Moldova’s Presidential Debate

Video | Ken Jaques, Natalia Otel Belan, Marc Schleifer |

CIPE worked with partner organization IDIS in Moldova to strengthen the election process in this newly democratic country by supporting its first ever presidential debate on the economy. Close to 300,000 citizens watched the debate, giving them the opportunity to hear the candidates speak and hold t...

Role of Property Rights and Property Markets

Video | Anna Kompanek |

On March 24th, 2017, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and the International Real Property Foundation (IRPF) co-hosted a panel discussion on the role of property rights and property markets in sustainable urbanization and economic growth. Property rights and institutions that ...

Fixing Fragile States from the Inside Out: The Power of Business

Video | Lars Benson |

Fragile States continue to garner international attention, and the need to overcome this problem cannot be ignored. This event, co-hosted by CIPE and the One Earth Future Group on April 11th, 2017, discusses the recent report from OEF Research, “Firm Behavior in Fragile States: The Cases of So...

Online Free Speech and Internet Access: Challenges Facing Journalists, Media, and Civil Society

Video | Maiko Nakagaki |

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) hosted a panel discussion on online free speech and internet access, and the subsequent challenges facing journalists, media, and civil society on May 8th, 2017 An open internet – where citizens can express themselves, share and debate ideas, ...

The Impact of Corruption on New Democracies in Asia

Video | Jennifer Anderson, John Morrell |

On July 20th 2017, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) hosted a panel discussion on the impact of corruption on new democracies in Asia. Systemic corruption impedes market development, drives away investment, and erodes the rule of law. Prevalent corruption can render a populace s...

U.S. Helsinki Commission Briefing with Andrew Wilson, Martina Hrvolova, and CEE Partners

Video | Andrew Wilson, Martina Hrvolova |

On July 26, 2017, the U.S. Helsinki Commission held a briefing on “Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe: Renewing the Promise of Democratic Transitions.” This briefing followed a series of roundtable discussions and other events earlier in the year relating to this region, demonstrating the H...

How the Power of Economic Opportunity for Women Transforms Society

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CIPE’s Center for Women’s Economic Empowerment hosted a panel discussion on December 5, 2017 at the National Press Club to address the toughest obstacles, interpret key trends, and spotlight innovative programs that are giving women more of a voice in the decision-making process and thus transfo...

Can We Make Anti-Corruption Sustainable?

Video | Frank Brown |

On December 8, 2017, Dr. Delia Ferreira Rubio made her first public U.S. appearance as Chair of the International Board of Directors of Transparency International to a packed room at the Center for International Private Enterprise. Dr. Ferreira Rubio, who assumed the TI role in October, is an intern...

U.S. Helsinki Commission Briefing with Andrew Wilson and Balkan Partners

Video | Andrew Wilson |

Malign outside influence in the Western Balkans, in particular by Russia, is of increasing concern. The lack of a strong legal framework makes countries in the region especially vulnerable to foreign capital that can be used to sow instability, undermine integration, and delay democratic development...

The New Great Game? China’s Investment Model in the Developing World

Video | Andrew Wilson |

On February 6, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) hosted a panel discussion on China’s overseas investment practices. Learn more about the event. ...