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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...