Statements & News Releases - Center for International Private Enterprise

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

Statement/News Release

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

Statement/News Release

“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

Statement/News Release

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

Statement/News Release

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

Statement/News Release

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

Statement/News Release

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

Statement/News Release

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...