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The Orange Economy, According to Creative Entrepreneurs in Cochabamba, Bolivia (Part 3)

The creative economy, otherwise known as the “orange economy,” is a rapidly growing sector, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). However, it lacks official data and faces significant bureaucratic red tape, creating obstacles for creative entrepreneurs. In this third editi...

CIPE Builds on Successful Labor Law Compliance Work in Georgia

As Phase 1 of the “Engaging Workers and Civil Society to Strengthen Labor Rights Enforcement” project closes, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) looks forward to continuing its work with the Georgian business community during Phase 2 of the project which launched in early Oct...

Economic Inclusion for Women in Cambodia: Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence and Harassment

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is committed to promoting economic inclusion for women in Southeast Asia by increasing women’s participation and representation in the policy process. We seek to accomplish these objectives by supporting the creation of leadership opportuniti...

A Canvas for Anti-Corruption: Sudan’s Artists and the Importance of Messaging

In combating corruption, governments, activists, and other anti-corruption practitioners must hone their messaging effectively to rally support and resources to the cause. Traditional anti-corruption messaging efforts, which range from billboards to government announcements, risk being ineffective ...

Advancing Women’s Economic Empowerment: The “Women in Associations” Initiative in Azerbaijan

As we enter a new year, CIPE’s Europe & Eurasia Department takes a moment to reflect on our past accomplishments. One particularly transformative project that has reshaped the role of women in Azerbaijan’s dynamic economic landscape is the ‘Women in Associations’ initiative....

Democracy at the Crossroads: Navigating the Challenges with Confidence

As pundits think and debate whether democracy can deliver freedom and prosperity, one thing remains clear: of course it can. It always has. And in this pivotal moment, the private sector is proving from country to country that the role of business is more important than ever. That is the consensus a...

Sri Lanka’s Budget Challenges: Working Toward Sustainable Economic Recovery

Sri Lanka is working to address lasting financial challenges that sprung from the most severe economic and governance crisis the country has faced since gaining independence in 1948. Following through on the commitments made in its 2024 budget will prove to be a crucial step in that process. Fiscal ...

Helping Governments Deliver: Nigeria’s Business Community is a Key Ally in Procurement Reform

In his first address to Nigeria’s National Assembly at the end of last year, the newly appointed chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission highlighted the high costs of procurement fraud and corruption. Ola Olukoyede, a seasoned lawyer with over 20 years of experience workin...

Standing by Ukraine After Two Years of War

When I see the devastating images of destruction and suffering in Ukraine, I find myself both deeply concerned and profoundly moved. The scale of pain and hardship endured by the country is alarming, yet amidst this turmoil, I am heartened by the resilience and determination exhibited by its people...

Voices from the Field: Santiago Laserna, a Pioneer in Bolivia’s Creative Economy (Part 4)

“Bolivia is a country that needs to diversify its economy,” says Santiago Laserna, Project Director at the Center for Studies of Economic and Social Reality (CERES). “To do so, the country must empower local entrepreneurs.” To support economic diversification and empower entrepre...

Promoting Constructive Capital Through Investment Policy Reform in the Philippines

In a bid to revitalize its economy and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines has recently adopted major economic reforms to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) and foster greater market competition. Some of these reforms are amendments to the 85-year-old Public...

CIPE and Partner ACCI Work to Raise Procurement Standards in Nigeria

As March kicks off, we reflect on the successes of a joint ethics training program held in Lagos earlier in the year. On January 25, CIPE and the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) held the first in a series of procurement integrity bootcamps tagged “Procurement Integrity for Transpa...

Marking Seven Hundred and Thirty-One Days of Resilience

Nataliia Zhuhai, CIPE Ukraine Program Officer, recounts her team’s experiences on the second anniversary of war. February 24 marks the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, an event that has brought a harrowing conflict in the heart of Europe. Over the past two ...

First Ever B5+1 Forum Commences

UPDATE: The B5+1 Forum has adjourned and released a Communique. Read Day 2 recap READ THE B5+1 COMMUNIQUE B5+1 is the business counterpart to C5+1, the diplomatic platform for Central Asia countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) and the U.S. Th...

B5+1 Takes New Steps To Accelerate Central Asia’s Economic Integration

The CIPE-led B5+1 Forum is emphasizing five priority industries and concrete actions needed to accelerate regional integration and economic development in Central Asia. B5+1 is the business counterpart to C5+1, the diplomatic platform for Central Asia countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikist...

Collective Action Improves Digital Outcomes for Women

Digital transformations are usually a years-long process, as governments devise strategies, procure equipment, train civil servants, fix glitches in the systems, and help constituents to use and build trust in new tools. But not in Albania. There, in April 2022, the state gave people just four days&...

Burdens of the Care Economy: CIPE’s Approach to Empowering Women by Advancing Care Infrastructure

The Economic Costs of Caregiving Globally, women are responsible for nearly three-quarters of unpaid care work. In many countries, young girls withdraw from their education to assume caregiving responsibilities for siblings, children, and other family members as demand for accessible care continues...

Resilience and Reform: Ukraine’s Journey Through Crisis and Recovery

The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 profoundly changed the lives of Ukrainians. In the face of advancing Russian troops and relentless bombardments, many were forced to abandon their homes, seeking refuge either in other regions of Ukraine or abroad. This upheaval led to ...

Unleashing Potential: The Impact of Women’s Business Associations in Costa Rica

Women’s business associations play a key role for women in the private sector by leading advocacy efforts, providing business development resources, and fostering networking opportunities. The Center for International Private Enterprise builds the capacity of women’s business associations with t...

Enthusiasm for Private Sector Anti-Corruption Reform in Paris at GACIF 2024

Anti-Corruption Efforts in the Private Sector An important benchmark in the anti-corruption field is the extent to which the private sector devotes effort, expertise, and resources to drive company-level anti-bribery programs as well as external initiatives to push back against the pernicious effect...