Resources - Center for International Private Enterprise

The Role of the Private Sector in Improving Public Services in Arab Nations

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Article at a glance: Public service delivery in Arab countries, particularly Lebanon, is unsatisfactory due to misaligned incentives. Ethical and competent public servants are unable to provide satisfactory goods and...

Democratic Backsliding in Bulgaria

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Political Landscape in Bulgaria Bulgaria joined the European Union (EU) in 2007. At the time, EU entry was viewed as a fundamental step towards stronger democratic institutions and economic growth....

Elapedia

Guides & Tools

La aplicación de Elapedia, creada para inversores alrededor del mundo, proporciona acceso instantáneo a publicaciones de 100 companías en los cuatro países de la Alianza Pacifica (Chile, Colombio, Mexico y...

How Good Governance Got a Bad Name – and Why Governance Still Matters

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Article at a glance: Critics of “good governance” recommendations state that best-practice ideals make poor guides to navigating reform in developing countries. Governance addresses decision making, prioritization, and government performance....

Threats to Democracy in Slovakia

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Article at a glance: Despite nearly three decades of progress, the recent rise of authoritarian-leaning and opportunistic politicians in Slovakia and other Central European countries points to the challenges faced...

Blazing a Trail: The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce Sri Lanka

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Article at a glance: The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (WCIC), established in 1985, is the oldest women’s chamber of commerce in Sri Lanka and the...

Transitioning to Formality – A Handbook for Policymakers and Business Enterprises

Guides & Tools

This Handbook is designed to provide a comprehensive and realistic roadmap for integrating the informal sector1 in the formal economy. It is intended to serve as a resource to provide...

Development Evaluation at a Key Inflection Point

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Article at a Glance: Convergence of program evaluation and social impact measurement can be catalytic for development if it can mobilize private sector investment to address the estimated $2.5 trillion...

Business Advocacy Flyer

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Strengthening freedom of association and building the capacity of business associations and think tanks empowers the private sector to participate in the democratic process. Local business associations, chambers of commerce,...

Democratic Governance Flyer

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Improving transparency and accountability in the public and private sectors; increasing support for democratic rights and freedoms. Democratic governance—giving citizens a say in how decisions are made—is fundamental to ensuring...

Enterprise Ecosystems Flyer

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Building the institutions of a market economy unleashes opportunity, reduces barriers to doing business, and creates a level playing field for all. Building the institutions of a market economy means...

Anti-Corruption & Ethics Flyer

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Improving integrity standards, increasing transparency, and strengthening compliance programs help the business community take collective action to address corruption. Systemic corruption erodes the legitimacy of laws and political leadership and...

Nigeria: Reforming the Maritime Ports

Case Studies

Executive Summary The efficiency of port operation is a major driver of trade and economic activities across countries. Unfortunately, over the years, users and operators at the Nigerian Ports have...

Asia and the Pacific Flyer

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Regional Overview Challenges to democracy vary widely across countries in East and South East Asia, as does CIPE’s approach. In new, struggling, and transition democracies, CIPE projects target the institutional...

Europe and Eurasia Flyer

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Regional Overview Across Europe and Eurasia, sharp distinctions have emerged between countries striving to make progress on democratic and economic reform, and those marked by anti-democratic tendencies. In countries with...

South Asia Flyer

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Regional Overview Despite relatively open electoral systems and high levels of public participation, emerging democracies in South Asia have struggled to consolidate. Institutional flaws, weak governance, and entrenched interests have...

The Journey towards Effective Citizen Participation in Kenya

Case Studies

Introduction Elgeyo Marakwet County, roughly 329km northwest of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, is a richly varied county. It ranges in altitude from 800 to 2,400 meters above sea level, and...

Rapport sur l’Attractivité Régionale – IACE

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Cet article détaille les effets de la decentralization et la déconcentration au cœur de la gouvernance locale dans le contexte de la nouvelle constitution Tunisienne. Dans l’esprit de cette nouvelle...

Supporting Women’s Entrepreneurship through Mentorships in Serbia

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Article at a Glance Revitalizing Serbia’s economy requires encouraging more women to engage in the private sector at the small and medium enterprise level Women-to-women mentorship is crucial for supporting...

Economic Inclusion: Leveraging Markets and Entrepreneurship to Extend Opportunities

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Economic inclusion refers to equality of opportunity for all members of society to participate in the economic life of their country as employers, entrepreneurs, consumers, and citizens. Effective strategies for...