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Middle East and North Africa

Whether emerging democracies or authoritarian regimes, many countries in the Middle East and North Africa region suffer from weak economies, illiteracy, and high unemployment. This issues are exacerbated by, and particularly affect, the burgeoning young population, which feels increasingly marginalized and disillusioned. CIPE’s work in the region takes advantage of these demographic pressures to engage a broader cross-section of society in the process of reform. CIPE programs focus on building the capacity of grassroots and other business associations to serve as the voice of the private sector by participating in and influencing the policymaking process. CIPE engages these groups by supporting good governance, rule of law, and the spread of democratic values through programs on anti-corruption and corporate governance, empowering women and youth by strengthening the civic and entrepreneurial culture, and expanding access to information to garner support for reform-oriented groups and individuals.

Key Resources

"Business Environment for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Egypt" 2009 Survey on Corruption, Final Report (English, Arabic)
"Egyptian Citizens' Perceptions of Transparency and Corruption" 2009 Preliminary Report (English, Arabic)
Economic Reform Package CD – a comprehensive resource for corporate governance reform with resources in English, French, and Arabic.
Building Democracy that Delivers (English, Arabic, Farsi, French)
REFORM Toolkit
Combating Corruption: A Private Sector Approach
(English, Arabic, French)
National Business Agenda Guidebook
(English, Arabic, French)