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June 13, 2013
Democracy In Action

Democracy in Action: Legal and Regulatory Reform

In many countries, poorly designed, duplicative, or unnecessary laws and regulations create roadblocks for entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their businesses. Such regulations create opportunities for corruption and deter businesses from registering, forcing them into the informal sector where they do not have access to legal protections or the finance they need to grow. Read more…

May 22, 2013
Resource

REFORM Toolkit: Expanding Access to Information

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…

May 9, 2013
Democracy In Action

Democracy in Action: World Press Freedom Day

The free exchange of information and freedom of speech are crucial to develop and maintain functioning democracies. In authoritarian countries and fragile democracies around the world, media and other institutions are under constant threat from those who would benefit from an uninformed population. Democracies and market economies can function at full strength only when they embrace the idea of free and unfettered access to information for citizens and leaders alike. Read more…

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