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Strategies for Policy Reform Volume 3: Case Studies in Achieving Democracy That Delivers Through Better Governance

Case Studies

Strategies for Policy Reform, Volume 3 contains the most recent and thoroughly detailed real world program experiences to date. Intended as inspiration and guidance for reformers, the cases capture a...

Guide to Youth Advocacy

Guides & Tools

Young people play an essential role in driving innovation in policy by injecting new ideas and solutions into the legislative process. However, engaging youth in policy advocacy can be both...

Public-Private Dialogue: The Key to Good Governance and Development

Articles

An increasing number of policy and governance challenges around the world demand private sector participation in order to generate viable solutions. The World Bank Group (WBG) and the Center for...

Building a Shared Vision for Economic Reform in Yemen

Case Studies

Introduction Following the 2011 popular uprising that toppled a decades-long authoritarian regime, Yemen began transitioning to democracy. The uprising was largely in response to the systemic failure of the previous...

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh

Case Studies

Introduction Since the 1980s, a remarkable transformation has been underway in Bangladesh. Once the scene of chronic famine, the country is now food self-sufficient, and its economy has averaged around...

Corporate Governance in Family-Owned Companies in Pakistan

Case Studies

Introduction Family-owned firms face a unique set of challenges that are rooted in an organizational structure that prevents these enterprises from attracting and retaining high-quality human capital, obtaining lower cost...

Formalizing Public-Private Dialogue with the Small and Medium Enterprise Sector in Senegal

Case Studies

Introduction As Senegal’s largest and most representative and well-organized business association, l’Union Nationale des Commerçants et Industriels du Senegal (UNACOIS) has played a significant role in the country’s policymaking process...

Tackling the Supply Side of Corruption in Thailand

Case Studies

Corruption is widespread in Thailand, hindering business activity and impeding economic growth. According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, Thailand ranks 102 out of 177 countries and territories. Since 2010, under...

Combating Corruption through Collective Action in Armenia

Case Studies

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) partnered with the Association for Foreign Investment and Cooperation (AFIC) in 2006 to establish a grassroots coalition of business associations and chambers of...

Achieving Democratic Gains through Corporate Governance in Palestine

Case Studies

Introduction Since its establishment in 2011 as the first independent civil society organization devoted wholly to the promotion of good corporate governance in Palestine, the Palestine Governance Institute (PGI) has...

Presidential Debates Ignite Policy Dialogue in Paraguay

Case Studies

Introduction In 2008, Paraguay’s political system emerged from 60 years of one-party rule when the Electoral Alliance won the elections and ousted the Colorado Party from power. With the end...

Instituting Improvements in Public Governance in the Philippines

Case Studies

Introduction At a conference held in Manila in 2013, the city of San Fernando presented the results of its work with the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA), CIPE’s longtime...

Creating a Better Business Environment in Nigeria

Case Studies

Introduction Since 2008, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) in Nigeria has focused on fostering a better business environment through regional public private dialogue initiatives in the North Central...

CIPE Guide to Governance Reform

Guides & Tools

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has developed proven techniques for advancing democratic and market reforms, which private sector groups around the world have used to improve the business...

Improving the Environment for Entrepreneurship in Nepal

Case Studies

Introduction In 2006, Nepal emerged from a decade long insurgency and centuries-old monarchical governance. The country was undergoing a transition to democracy, characterized by elections and the adoption of a...

Developing Entrepreneurial Talent and Leadership Among Youth in Peru

Case Studies

Introduction Since the early 2000s Peru has seen a period of sustained economic growth and poverty reduction, as well as three successive transitions of power via democratic elections. Despite this,...

Fostering a Culture of Public Private Dialogue in Moldova

Case Studies

Introduction The National Business Agenda (NBA) network is the leading voice of private business and advocate for the implementation of pro-growth economic policy in Moldova. Through the adoption of the...

Anti-Corruption Compliance: A Guide to Mid-Sized Companies in Emerging Markets

Guides & Tools

Anti-Corruption Compliance: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies in Emerging Markets, is meant to help local companies around the world think about anti-corruption compliance as a strategic investment and take concrete...

Creating the Environment for Entrepreneurial Success

Guides & Tools

Creating the Environment for Entrepreneurial Success is a special report that highlights the crucial environmental dimension of entrepreneurship ecosystems. Improving the conditions for entrepreneurship and leveling the playing field goes...

Approaches to Collective Action: How businesses together can lead the fight against corruption

Articles

When private businesses are interested in reducing corruption, they can be mobilized to take concrete steps against it. This article introduces available tools for collective action – a strategic approach...