Africa

For more than 20 years, the Center for Private Enterprise's efforts in Africa have helped build the capacity of business membership associations and strengthen the private sector as a voice for democratic reform and economic growth. In the last year, CIPE partnered with organizations in Nigeria to facilitate unprecedented public-private dialogue opportunities at the state level, bringing increased government attention to the issues of multiple taxation and security. In Kenya, CIPE supported efforts to build coalitions of private sector associations to advocate for regulatory reforms to local government. Further, at the national level, CIPE supported stakeholder input into legislation that will assist the Kenyan micro and small enterprise sector.

CIPE will continue to work with its partners across sub-Saharan Africa to build relationships between the public and private sectors, strengthen the capacity of business associations, empower women and youth entrepreneurs, and increase access to information. Leveraging democratic openings, CIPE will help business associations advocate for government policies that improve the business environment and create more democratic societies across Africa.

Read more about CIPE's programs in Africa.