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

Case Studies

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...

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...

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...

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 technology but integrate it into their strategy to strengthen their operations and define the path to a successful implementation for...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Rapid Response Evaluation in Ecuador

Case Studies

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...

Tracking Corrosive Capital: A Guide for Investigative Journalists

Guides & Tools

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...

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...

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

Case Studies

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...

Colombia Risk Analysis: Subnational and Regional Risk Indices

Guides & Tools

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...

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,...

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...

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

Case Studies

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...

Good Business Practices with a Gender Focus in Ecuador

Guides & Tools

A Methodological Guide This methodological guide is part of “Good Business Practices with a Gender Focus in Ecuador,” a research project promoted by the Fundacion Haciendo Ecuador with the support...

Best Practices Manual — Board of Directors Elections for Women’s Business Associations

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CIPE and its partner, Asociación Red Empresarias y Emprendedoras para el Desarrollo Sostenible (AREED), have worked together for several years to increase the capacity of women’s business associations across Central...

Corali Project: Empowering Entrepreneurs in Guatemala

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The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) works with the Red Nacional de Grupos Gestores (RNGG) to support women’s economic empowerment in Guatemala, especially in rural communities where women face the most serious challenges. In late 2021, CIPE launched a pilot Women’s Business Resource Center (“WBRC” or “Corali”) in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala that addresses economic gender...

Central America Flyer – Fall 2022

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