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Democracy in Central America: A Comparative Analysis with a Focus on Guatemala

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Leer en español This comparative analysis of various democratic systems in five Central America countries focuses on the difference between liberal and electoral democracy in this region with focus in Guatemala. This paper was prepared by the National Economic Research Center (CIEN), CIPE’s p...

Oportunidades y Retos de la Inversión Privada en los Municipios PDET – Colombia

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Opportunities and Challenges of Private Investment in the Areas Most Affected by Violence and Poverty in Colombia Leer en español CIPE is a global organization that works to strengthen democracy and build competitive markets in many of the world’s most challenging environments. These goals are v...

The Creative Economy in Latin America

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Introduction To promote inclusive economic growth and foster a democratic culture in Latin America and the Caribbean, CIPE in collaboration with local partners implement programs to support the region’s creative economies and local creative entrepreneurs. This two-page briefer outlines CIPE’s ap...

Routes for Digital Adoption for SMEs in Colombia

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Technological progress transforms companies, bolstering economies and fostering stronger democracies. The adoption of digital tools has radically transformed business’ operations, becoming a fundamental pillar for the competitiveness of private companies. Businesses must not only understand techno...

Characterization of SMEs in Colombia and Their Digital Adoption

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CIPE’s Office in Colombia and the Center for Digital Economy and Governance (CDEG), in partnership with iNNpulsa, the national government agency for entrepreneurship and innovation, released the survey “Characterization of SMEs in Colombia and Their Digital Adoption”, developed by ...

Colombia: Promoting Transparency in Public Procurement

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Based on a survey conducted among more than 2,000 entrepreneurs in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, CIPE developed roadmaps to promote transparency in public procurement. In 2023, CIPE’s Colombia Country Office (CCO) partnered with Transparency for Colombia and Icesi University to disseminate the reco...

A Future of Prosperity and Freedom for the Northern Triangle

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This flyer outlines a roadmap for Central American economic integration. The flyer was crafted by the Salvadorian Foundation for Economic and Social Development (FUSADES) and the National Center for Economic Research (CIEN) on behalf of the Central American Think Tank (CATT) network, and the projec...

Colombia Country Office Flyer

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Colombia Country Office as a Regional Hub CIPE’s Latin America and the Caribbean team promotes initiatives across the region aimed at bringing together public and private actors to strengthen democracies. CIPE’s partners work closely with leading private sector organizations and key local and in...

Rapid Response Evaluation in Ecuador

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This report presents the impact evaluation of the Rapid Response Opportunities for Anti-Corruption in Ecuador (RRAP) developed between May and September 2023. It implemented a qualitative assessment of three significant outcomes: mobilization of civil society and the private sector, adoption of refo...

Tracking Corrosive Capital: A Guide for Investigative Journalists

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Tracking Corrosive Capital is a guide for investigative journalists to identify and track foreign investments that weaken a country’s democratic institutions and values. Corrosive capital describes financing, whether state or private, that lacks transparency, accountability, and market orientation...

Colombia: Strengthening the Business Environment by Promoting Business Integrity

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Colombia Country Office worked with Frontera Energy Colombia to promote ethical conduct and integrity in businesses by using the ACGC guide “Strengthening Ethical Conduct & Business Integrity“, to encourage dialogue in the territory and strengthen relations between large companies an...

CIPE’s Programs in the Latin American & the Caribbean Region

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CIPE focuses its work in the Latin American and Caribbean region on initiatives that contribute to democratic and economic development. Our regional work areas include women’s economic empowerment, combating corrosive capital (international financing to countries lacking transparency, accoun...

Bolivia’s Creative Economy: Opportunities for Economic Development and Civic Engagement

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This book is a joint initiative between the Center for Studies of Economic and Social Reality (CERES) and the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE). The research delves into the pressing need for Bolivia to shift from a state-led, extractivist economic development model to a more priv...

Gender Gap Assessment in Male- and Female-Dominated Industries: Construction and Textile Manufacturing in Colombia

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This research by the Business Alliance for Gender Equity in Antioquia, Colombia, provides empirical evidence to improve gender equity in the region’s business sector. The study aims to provide clear areas for private sector intervention in the country and elsewhere to improve gender equity. Since ...

Businesswomen and Technology: The Path Towards Inclusive Digital Transformation In El Salvador

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This research paper is a joint initiative between the Fundación Salvadoreña para el Desarrollo Económico y Social (FUSADES) and the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE). The research delves into the transformative landscape of digital technology in El Salvador, aiming to highlight t...

Colombia Risk Analysis: Subnational and Regional Risk Indices

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As part of the project “Empowering the Andean Region’s private sector to consolidate democratic institutions,” the Regional Office of CIPE in Colombia, in partnership with Colombia Risk Analysis (https://www.colombiariskanalysis.com/), has created the Regional Risk Indices based on ...

Democratic Innovation Beyond the State

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The Role of Non-State Actors in the Promotion of Citizen Participation in Latin America Executive Summary The role of non-state actors in the promotion of democratic innovations has been understudied, and consequently, underestimated. In Latin America, civil society has played an essential role in t...

Gender-based Violence in the Digital Environment an Analysis on Businesswomen and Female Workers

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This survey report arises as a joint initiative of the Observatory for Women’s Equity (OEM) in Colombia and the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE). The objective of this research is to characterize gender-based violence online, with a particular emphasis on businesswomen and/o...

Central America Flyer 2023

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CIPE’s Approach to Central America Programs Many countries in Central America suffer from widespread corruption, economic malaise and citizen disengagement, ultimately leading to higher migration rates. CIPE addresses economic and governance challenges in the region through bold, community-l...

Investing in Latin American Democracy: Impacts of Corrosive and Constructive Capital

Case Studies | Catherine Gibson, Abby Guen, Taryn Seigel, Eric Hontz, Lucy Hale, James Bosworth

Investing in Latin American Democracy: Impact of Corrosive and Constructive Capital summarizes the key findings from five years of investigation into the influx and effects of “corrosive” and “constructive” capital in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Venezuela. The weakened and fragi...