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How the Private Sector Can Strengthen Healthy Information Ecosystems

Supporting independent journalism and freedom of expression remains a top priority for the global democracy agenda. Companies and business organizations can take impactful steps to counter threats to healthy information spaces. Supporting Media and Access to Information Free and independent media ar...

Get the Word Out: Next Steps for CIPE and the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act

One of the main authors of the groundbreaking Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA), Tom Firestone, underscored earlier this month at a CIPE briefing that the newlaw’s effectiveness in curbing bribery solicitation will depend on boosting awareness. “I think that the most valuable thing an...

CIPE’s Role in Supporting the Colombian Peace Process

Esta publicación está disponible en español. In May, CIPE’s Colombia team has been reflecting back on the accomplishments of five years of successful implementation of the Observatory for Private Investment. CIPE developed this initiative with the Colombian consulting firm Jaime Arteaga y Aso...

New Survey Results Will Help Colombia’s Businesses Go Digital

Esta publicación está disponible en español. Colombian small- and medium-sized businesses find it challenging to digitalize their operations but see significant opportunities in doing so, according to new survey data revealed at a recent CIPE event in Bogota attended by more than 350 leaders fr...

Observatorio de Inversión Privada: el aporte de CIPE en el proceso de paz en Colombia

El Observatorio de Inversión Privada consolida y monitorea los indicadores que rinden cuenta del tejido empresarial y su impacto en el desarrollo económico y construcción de paz en las zonas más afectadas por la violencia y la pobreza en el país. This publication is also available in Englis...

CIPE revela encuesta en Colombia para apoyar a las mipymes en su transformación digital

Las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (mipymes) colombianas encuentran un reto para digitalizar sus operaciones, pero ven oportunidades significativas al hacerlo, según los datos de una encuesta revelada en un reciente evento de CIPE en Bogotá, al que asistieron más de 250 líderes del secto...

New Opportunities for Women Migrants and Refugees in Costa Rica

Enid González did not set out to become an entrepreneur. Her journey started with a profound love for medicine and a deeply compassionate heart that led her to become a pediatric doctor in her home country of Nicaragua. For thirteen years, she found her purpose in alleviating the suffering of othe...

Empowering Women’s Economic Security Through Associations’ Excellence: A Look at WE-Champs Project Achievements

WE-Champs Key Results of Mentorship Program and Association Excellence Grants Implemented in Europe Women’s economic empowerment is a cornerstone of global development and the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is at the forefront of this movement with its innovative WE-Champs prog...

Unlocking Growth: The Power of Youth Entrepreneurship

Youth entrepreneurs in recent CIPE training sessions in Mauritania generated 45 new business ideas, 32 of which secured funding from Mercy Corps and start-up assistance from CIPE. The sessions, held in three villages in late 2023, attracted 175 people under the age of 25, providing an example of the...

Corruption Risk Forecast is the Goldilocks Solution that Business and Policymakers Need

As a member of a community of corruption fighters, the Anti-Corruption & Governance Center at the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) applauds the success of existing corruption measurement tools while staying committed to developing new anti-corruption measures and sharpening exi...

Mexico’s Business Integrity Journey

This blog is part of a two-blog series discussing business integrity initiatives in Mexico. In this blog, we explore the journey of Mexican companies working towards a more compliant and ethical environment, highlighting their achievements and ongoing challenges. In recent years, Mexico’s govern...

Iraqi Voters Reward Good Governance at the Ballot Box

Democracy puts the onus on elected leaders to deliver the outcomes residents want, which means recent elections in Iraq are a good news story. In four key provinces, voters proved what’s true in any democracy: politicians who get things done will be rewarded at the ballot box. Elected representati...

Catalysts for Change: Insights from CIPE’s Women Allies in Latin America

Women in the private sector face similar challenges regardless of whether they are in the western highlands of Guatemala or a sprawling city like Bogotá, Colombia, where panelists at a recent CIPE event gathered to share ideas. The event highlighted that despite experiences navigating similar hurdl...

Kenya’s 2024 Finance Bill: Participatory Budgeting is Key to Good Governance

Kenya is at a pivotal moment in its democratic journey, especially regarding public participation in budget-making. With a spotlight on public debt, revenue performance, and the distribution of funds between national and county governments, transparency is more crucial than ever. President Ruto̵...

Inclusive Strategies: Five Tips to Help Women Thrive in Development Programs

Global efforts to close the economic gender gap have intensified in recent years, and many governments now dedicate more funding and support. Laws such as the U.S. Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of 2019, and bilateral free trade agreements that contain gender-based chap...

How Mexican Businesses are Addressing Compliance and Collaboration

This blog is part of a two-blog series discussing business integrity initiatives in Mexico. In part two, we explore specific compliance measures and internal controls that companies are implementing and how these practices align with international compliance standards and best practices. CIPE’s A...

Ethiopian Businesses Contribute to the Push for Peace

In recent years, Ethiopian businesses have faced significant challenges due to recurring conflicts. Nearly every region across the country has been affected by some form of conflict, including the ongoing instability in the Amhara region, which directly impacted business operations. However, the all...

Empowering Azerbaijani Women: CIPE’s Impact on Entrepreneurship

Over the past year, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has significantly bolstered support for women entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan through the Women’s Empowerment Centers for Azerbaijan (WECA) project, funded by the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan. Highlights include awarding more tha...

How Sahelian Women Promote Regional Security and Economic Prosperity

In the heart of the Sahel, a region beset by political instability and violent extremism, women leaders are powerful agents of change. Coups in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso challenge democratic institutions and stifle voices for tolerance and inclusivity. Girls and women face disproportionate chall...

Policy Solutions: Women’s Economic Empowerment Also Fights Corruption

Emerging markets and developing democracies often struggle with both corruption and gender inclusion. However, strategies to address these issues frequently ignore how these problems interact and compound, according to new research. CIPE worked with Dr. Jozsef Peter Martin, the executive director o...