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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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....

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 ...

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...