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The Performance Governance System in the Philippines: Building the Capacity of Local Institutions

Articles | John Morrell

Abstract Since 2004, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has worked with the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA) to develop and promote ISA’s performance governance system (PGS) as a management tool for local governments in the Philippines. When a city adopts the PGS – an a...

The Causes and Consequences of China’s Distorted Real Estate Market

Articles | Catherine Tai

As China enjoys extraordinary economic growth and showcases exceptional resilience during the worst financial crisis in decades, observers nevertheless note that the country continues to suffer from a number of fundamental economic problems, not least of which is the increasing tension between the r...

Democratic Governance and the Performance of Democracy

Articles | Larry Diamond

In this in-depth analysis written by Larry Diamond, he touches on the necessary checks and balances that are essential to monitor, constrain, expose, and punish the abuse of power within democracies. The legitimacy of democracy – as measured both directly by support for democracy as the best f...

Combating Corruption: A Private Sector Approach

Articles | Kim Eric Bettcher, Borris Melnikov

The participation of the private sector in the fight against corruption is key to success. The most effective anti-corruption programs engage the private sector in institutional reforms that promote competitive markets and good governance. This toolkit introduces important concepts, explains how to ...

Combating Corruption: A Private Sector Approach

Guides & Tools

Introduction Corruption occurs in all societies, but threatens the economic and political fortunes of developing countries the most. Bribery, conflicts of interest, and illegal deals impose heavy costs on the economy while distorting development policies and undermining confidence in public institut...

Advancing Corporate Governance in the Middle East and North Africa: Stories and Solutions

Case Studies

Introduction The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is experiencing rapid private sector growth. While each country is unique, visionary companies throughout the region embrace improved corporate governance as a strategic advantage in their quest for growth and profitability. Reasons for int...

Making the Most of Public-Private Dialogue: An Advocacy Approach

Articles | Kim Eric Bettcher

Public-private dialogue strengthens policymaking by incorporating valuable private input and creating momentum for reform. For dialogue to be most productive, the private sector must take initiative to advocate for its priorities in a participatory policy process. This toolkit aids business leaders ...

Governance Principles for Business Associations and Chambers of Commerce

Guides & Tools

Good governance is essential to creating business associations that are independent and mission-driven, can grow a broad membership base, can be responsible financial stewards, provide membership services, and effectively represent their member interests in the public policy process. Having this in ...

Building Institutions that Make Property Markets Work

Articles | Anna Kompanek

Understanding of property rights often remains limited to property titles, without deeper appreciation of the underlying and interconnected institutions that make property rights meaningful and allow property markets to function. This study utilizes the International Property Markets Scorecard creat...

The Roles of Economic Think Tanks in Democratic Policymaking & the Keys to Think Tank Success

Articles | Kim Eric Bettcher

Strong, well-informed think tanks strengthen democratic governance in ways that simply can’t be replicated by other advocacy groups. Economic think tanks are indispensable to CIPE, as they explain the benefits and functioning of market systems, publicize open market barriers, and chart a direction...