Mission and Background

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform.

Objectives

• Foster institutions necessary to establish and sustain market-oriented democracies.
• Increase private sector participation in the democratic process.
• Increase support for and understanding of the freedoms, rights, and responsibilities essential to market-oriented democracies among government officials, businesspeople, media and the public.
• Improve governance through transparency and accountability in the public and private sectors.
• Strengthen freedom of association and private, voluntary business organizations.
• Promote an entrepreneurial culture and understanding of how markets work.
• Expand access to information necessary for sound entrepreneurial and policy decisions.