Introduction Most of the world has an informal, or hidden, economy working in parallel to the formal, or mainstream, economy. The informal sector produces goods and services outside of government...
Introduction The Chinese economy is able to maintain a certain level of growth. From the second half of this year [2020] through next year, the trend will be obvious. But...
Introduction Papua New Guinea (PNG), the largest country in the Pacific region, is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse countries on Earth. It has an estimated population of...
The year 2020 was defined by the COVID-19 crisis. The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) was well prepared to meet the challenges of the pandemic both at home and...
Introduction After several years of poor economic performance, including negligible economic and employment growth, and growing debt and debt servicing costs, Papua New Guinea (PNG) commenced 2020 with cautious optimism...
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...
We asked nine members of the Young Entrepreneurs Forum to tell us what they see as the biggest opportunities and challenges facing digital transformation in Ethiopia. Summaries of their responses:...
In the course of the past 40 years of economic development, a number of large Chinese technology companies have come to wield global influence, including Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent, which...
Joining the Eurasian Economic Union: Perspectives from the Eurasian Business Community Since its inception in 2015, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has sought to integrate the economies of Eurasia into...
Executive Summary Africa is at a historical crossroads. The launching of the operational phase of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement during the 12th Extraordinary Session of the...
Executive Summary Nigeria loses up to $1.95 billion USD in government revenue and $8.15 billion USD in private sector revenue annually due to corruption at the Nigerian ports[i]. Money lost...
With digital payments, the user sends transaction instructions to a financial institution, either directly or indirectly, via an electronic terminal, resulting in the transfer of money or capital. As mobile...
CIPE has a new resource for businesses in emerging markets that may be struggling to understand compliance issues amid increasing concerns about corruption and inequality. CIPE’s AntiCorruption and Governance Center...
Introduction To better understand how COVID-19 has impacted Eurasian women in the economy, CIPE reached out to its network of partners and contacts to encourage women entrepreneurs from across the...
Introduction At no. 32 on Transparency International’s 2019 Corruption Perceptions index, Pakistan is considered a high-risk country for corruption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before the pandemic, Transparency International estimated that corruption...
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic which started in Wuhan, China has now spread to 213 countries and territories. The spread of this pandemic has shown an exponential growth trend. The fatality...
Summary The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath may have a transformational impact on the Nepali economy. Both government and non-state actors have recognized the important role of digital data technology...
The multiple normalized burdens on women – from social and so-called ‘cultural’ ostracization and exclusion, patriarchal norms which discriminate simply on the basis of gender, economic and political marginalization and...
Introduction Reports in late August and early September suggest that the Bangladeshi economy is making a comeback from the COVID-19 induced downturn. Bangladesh entered the seventh month of the pandemic...
Introduction Goal number eight of the Sustainable Development Goals is set out as “Decent work and economic growth.” This goal recognizes that economic growth is not just an end, but...
