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Kim Eric Bettcher, Frank Stroker, Anna Weber, If knowledge is power, then expanding access to information can empower people. Making the right information available to the right people helps them to lead change. This toolkit identifies core objectives and approaches in the field of access to information to guide the design of information programs. Based on CIPE’s experience, the toolkit shares key practices and lessons to improve the performance of these programs. Read more…

Sustainable economic growth requires entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs create new jobs, contribute to economic expansion, and become stakeholders in supporting a healthy business environment. As communities across the world struggle to meet employment demands, the importance of fostering a next generation of entrepreneurs – both job creators and entrepreneurial employees – is particularly salient. Read more…

For Egypt’s transition to democracy to succeed, democracy must deliver for all of its citizens. The January 25 revolution was sparked largely by young, educated Egyptians frustrated at the lack of economic opportunity and unwilling to accept the dead end they saw in front of them. To avoid further unrest and instability, the economy will need to get back on track, and begin to deliver in tangible ways for Egyptians as soon as possible. Read more…

This study is an analysis of the challenges towards reforming public procurement system in Kosovo and the shortcomings in the implementation of the law. Riinvest Institute with the support of Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has launched a comprehensive analysis which covers the most important dimensions of this process. This study solicits the views of all relevant stakeholders including among others: the central procurement institutions, parliament, government, private sector, civil society and media. Read more…

Anna Nadgrodkiewicz, Maiko Nakagaki, Marko Tomicic, Sound laws are a key foundation of democratic governance and economic development in every country. Yet, formulating such laws is only half of the puzzle. The other, more challenging, half is ensuring that the legal framework is properly implemented. Read more…

A legislative advisory service analyzes proposed legislation and provides simple cost/benefit assessments of its impact. This service provides a mechanism for private sector organizations to express their views on economic issues and take part in national economic policymaking. It also helps legislators make informed decisions and educates the public about economic measures being considered by its government. Read more…

CIPE established its Pakistan field office in 2006, making a commitment to strengthening democratic and market reforms in one of the world’s most challenging countries. Relying on extensive international working with chambers of commerce, business associations, think tanks and other NGOs, CIPE sought to provide Pakistan’s private sector with the tools needed to serve as a catalyst for institutional reform.  Read more…

Russian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have repeatedly cited corruption as the main factor hindering their growth. In the 1990s and early 2000s, Russian entrepreneurs paid bribes for certain extra-legal activities to secure an advantage over competitors, to induce bureaucrats to overlook infractions of the law, or to speed various regulatory or licensing processes. In the past several years, however, the dynamic has shifted radically, according to local experts who study the issue closely. Read more…

Good governance is at the heart of CIPE's mission and identity. Read more…

KnowHow is a virtual mentorship program that matches the professional skills of volunteers with the needs of business and other non-profit organizations from around the world seeking technical assistance. By combining mentorship with technology, KnowHow offers a cost-effective platform with great impact. It is an opportunity for you to share your knowledge and gain new experience, and for your company to expand its brand in emerging and frontier markets.   Read more…