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January 31, 2012

Democracy in Action: Entrepreneurship

This edition of Democracy in Action highlights some of CIPE's successes in promoting entrepreneurship in developing countries. Read more…

January 31, 2012

Feature Service Article

The Roles of Economic Think Tanks in Democratic Policymaking and the Keys to Think Tank Success

Kim Eric Bettcher, Think Tanks and Democratic Governance The wave of think tank proliferation across the globe since the 1970s has paralleled and enhanced democratic development. In young democracies and transitional economies, think tanks (also known as policy research institutes) have played vital roles in raising the quality of policymaking. These institutes bring new ideas to the attention of policymakers and the public, and new perspectives on policy formulation. Read more…

January 30, 2012

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Building a New Generation of Entrepreneurs in Nepal

Out of 312 Arthālaya graduates, nearly 20 have started their own enterprises or further grown existing businesses. The following stories describe their entrepreneurial journeys, identify challenges faced, and offer insight into the value of the Arthālaya program in the real world of business. Read more…

January 17, 2012

Democracy In Action

Democracy in Action: Stories from the Field

This first 2012 edition of Democracy in Action focuses on the work of CIPE’s partners around the world, and highlights successful programs from 2011. As the anniversaries of the Arab Spring approach, CIPE and its partners continue to work to enhance democratic governance, combat corruption, and build a more stable economic environment for all. Read more…

January 17, 2012

Feature Service Article

Building Bridges: Why and how key linkages between economics, democracy, and governance affect economic growth

John D. Sullivan, The debate on the best strategies to generate economic growth remains as relevant as ever, especially when it comes to the nature of political systems worldwide. What we have learned over the years is that to sustain inclusive economic growth over extended periods of time, it is essential that countries look more closely at the importance of democratizing reform and governance processes. In other words, democracy plays a key role in a country’s socio-economic development and economic reform is inseparable from the surrounding political climate. Read more…

December 31, 2011

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Philippines Property Markets Scorecard

Property rights are among the most fundamental principles enshrined in Article 17 of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights and constitutionally protected in most states. Despite this worldwide legal recognition of the importance of property rights to building peaceful, democratic, and prosperous societies, access to and protection of property rights vary greatly in practice. Read more…

December 31, 2011

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