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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...

Understanding Experiences of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

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Abstract The Philippines is a vibrant hub of online activity in today’s digitally connected world, with a large segment of its population engaged in social media and e-commerce platforms. However, within this digital landscape women entrepreneurs face significant challenges, including tech...

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 ...

The Business Case for Digital Rights: Future-Proofing Digital Transformation

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With two-thirds of the world’s population regularly using the internet, we are experiencing an unprecedented shift in how people spend their money and time. Most companies, big or small, are now dependent on the internet for supply chains, connections to customers, and market information. A vibran...

Harnessing the Power of the Digital Economy (HPDE) Tok Pisin-English Digital Vocabulary Mini Dictionary

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The creation of this Tok Pisin-English digital vocabulary mini-dictionary addresses several needs for modern communication and learning in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The country of approximately 10 million people has three official languages: English, Hiri Motu, and Tok Pisin, local pidgin, which is th...

Understanding the Regulatory Environment for ICT Infrastructure in Papua New Guinea: A Case Study of the Coral Sea Cable System

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Over the past decade, digital connectivity has emerged as a critical new form of infrastructure, akin to roads, energy, or ports—underpinning economic growth and social development. In Papua New Guinea (PNG), the advent of digital connectivity has opened up new avenues for communication, commerce,...

Understanding the Regulatory Environment for ICT Infrastructure in Papua New Guinea: A Case Study on the Integrated Government Information System (IGIS)

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The Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) is taking steps to match the Pacific and global transition to digital transformation and digitalization by rolling out the Digital Government Plan 2023-2027 and announcing the GoPNG Technology Stack 2023. While GoPNG is developing and rolling out critical d...

Papua New Guinea’s Digital Transformation: Understanding the Governance Structure

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As the Pacific region is rapidly digitizing and embracing digital transformation, the newly available technology can empower Pacific citizens with greater access to information and networks. However, there is a lack of global and Pacific governance standards and norms on the digital economy and digi...

Papua New Guinea’s Digital Transformation: Understanding Legal and Regulatory Challenges

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Digital transformation enhances economic growth and creates new opportunities, and emerging markets worldwide seek to reap these rewards. Digitizing commerce and state services requires significant spending on Information Communication Technologies (ICT), and Pacific Island Countries such as Papua N...

Harnessing the Power of the Digital Economy: MSME Guide to Digital Transformation

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CIPE Online Course CIPE and Layertech Software Labs co-developed an online course: “Harnessing the Power of the Digital Economy: MSME Guide to Digital Transformation.” This interactive training program empowers entrepreneurs to build their digital literacy skills, innovate, and grow their busine...

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...

WDI Case Study — The Nourishers: Navigating the Challenges of a Digital, Two-Sided Marketplace in Bahrain

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This case was written by Kristin Babbie Kelterborn and Amy Gillett, both of the Entrepreneurship Development Center at the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan, as part of the CIPE project “Economic Diversification and Access to Finance in Bahrain,” designed to support inclus...

Women’s Economic Empowerment and Digital Economy Transformations Flyer

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The Intersection of Women’s Economic Empowerment and Digital Economy Transformations The Center for Women’s Economic Empowerment (CWEE) at CIPE advances gender equality in emerging markets to build more inclusive, thriving economies and democracies that deliver for all citizens. This two-pag...

Flyer: Building an Inclusive Digital Economy

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This Digital Economy Factsheet highlights CIPE’s programming and resources aimed at supporting private sector partners and other democratic reformers in participating in and shaping the digital economy. The Factsheet includes an overview of CIPE’s approach to supporting its partners, as well as ...

CIPE Online Course — Harnessing the Power of the Digital Economy: MSME Guide to Digital Transformation

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***ACCESS THE FREE COURSE HERE*** Available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, French, Spanish, and Tok Pisin The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the transformation of economic markets, forcing many business owners to rapidly adapt their businesses to leverage new technologies, platforms,...

Report on Women in Technology, 2021

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In support of the Global Entrepreneurship Network and the 2021 Global Entrepreneurship Week, as well as November 19 – Women’s Entrepreneurship Day – the Center for Women’s Economic Empowerment and CIPE’s Slovakia office, are pleased to publish the results of a recent st...

Technology for Democracy Online Course

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Welcome to CIPE’s Technology for Democracy Online Course. This interactive course is designed to improve the knowledge and use of digital tools and strategies among business membership organizations. The course features learning modules on the following topics: Polling and Surveying Digital Secur...

Co-regulating the Indonesian Digital Economy

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This report was originally published on the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies website. Through its partnership with CIPE, the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies published a paper titled, “Co-regulating the Indonesian Digital Economy.” This paper examines the digital economy regulatory envir...

Online Course: How to Create an Enabling Environment for the Digital Economy

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Welcome to CIPE’s introductory course on “How to Create an Enabling Environment for the Digital Economy.” This interactive online course provides a high-level overview of CIPE’s Digital Economy Enabling Environment Guide: Key Areas of Dialogue for Business and Policymakers, developed in part...