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CIPE Programming in Guatemala Supports Businesswomen’s Mental Health
Deep in the Western Highlands of Guatemala, CIPE’s Women’s Business Resource Center (known as “Corali”) bursts with energy and color. Within the bustling classrooms and hallways, the air is electric with the animated exch...
Empowering Elgeyo Marakwet Youth: Linking Ethical Agribusiness and Democracy
Elgeyo Marakwet County is among the breadbasket counties of Kenya, contributing to the nation’s food security through large-scale maize and wheat cultivation. The county boasts an excellent climate conducive to year-round crop production, providing an economic opportunity to unemployed youth.
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Entrepreneurship that Transforms
CIPE operates in some of the world’s most challenging environments to build inclusive economic environments. As a follow up to Global Entrepreneurship Week and Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, CIPE is launching a series of articles to highlight innovative programs with local partners that advance k...
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The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is a global organization that works to strengthen democracy and build competitive markets in many of the world’s most challenging environments. Working alongside local partners and tomorrow’s leaders, CIPE advances the voice of business in policy making, promotes opportunity, and develops resilient and inclusive economies. Areas of focus include democratic governance, business advocacy, anti-corruption, trade facilitation, women’s economic empowerment, and youth initiatives. Over CIPE’s 40-year history, these initiatives have created opportunities for citizens in almost every country in the world. Many programs have become models for others to drive economic growth and raise public awareness. CIPE is currently active in more than 80 countries, including Ukraine, the Philippines, Colombia, Sudan, Egypt, and Yemen. A wide range of donors directly support these efforts. CIPE is a core institute of the National Endowment for Democracy, a non-profit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and leader of the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation.
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Through dialogue, collective action, and collaboration with government and civil society, the private sector is helping to build the institutions that will allow democracy to flourish in Africa.
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In Asia & the Pacific, CIPE works to promote democratic societies and private sector led economies, to strengthen civil society, and to cultivate public demand for good governance and political accountability.
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The Europe and Eurasia Department at CIPE assists, enables, and supports partners to engage in public-private dialogue and cooperation among the private sector, government, and civil society.
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CIPE’s Global programs help private sector bolster public confidence in the democratic and market institutions by reaffirming fundamental values, strengthening mechanisms of transparency and integrity, connecting networks of reformers, and exploring innovative responses to new challenges.
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CIPE’s programs in Latin America and the Caribbean focus on addressing challenges in the region by mobilizing the private sector’s participation to strengthen democratic institutions and address key public policy issues related to corruption, citizen insecurity, and lack of economic opportunities.
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The hope and promise of the Arab Spring uprisings have given way to resurgent authoritarianism and violent conflict. Weak governance and inadequate economic opportunities fuel dissatisfaction, stoke unrest and add to the appeal of extremism.
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- RT @ThinkDemocracy: For 40 years, NED has worked along with our core institutes @CIPEglobal, @IRIglobal, @NDI, and @SolidarityCntr to foster a global infrastructure for democracy. #NEDat40 demonstrates the NED family’s commitment to advancing freedom and democracy worldwide. https://t.co/xpDwdZ5A4Iby Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) on December 1, 2023 at 11:50 am
- 🔽@CIPE_Lac launched the 'Regional Risk Index: Pacific' in Colombia, a tool that provides information on the risks and opportunities for private investment in one of the most vulnerable areas affected by violence and poverty in this country. @ColombiaRisk https://t.co/W0Y4617Ynt https://t.co/oazHwbegkLby Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) on December 1, 2023 at 10:09 am
- RT @CIPEMENA: After the previous Leadership Academy for Development (LAD)-Tunis, 92% of participants said they were “more likely" to engage in reform efforts. CIPE will host the next LAD in #Tunis Jan, 22-26, 2024. Submit your applications by DEC 15! https://t.co/0dTZHHgyY2 https://t.co/lqHqpBKSPBby Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) on November 30, 2023 at 10:50 am
- Bangladeshi pioneer Selima Ahmed persevered against the odds, despite lawsuits & protests to establish the nation’s first organization for women entrepreneurs: Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (@BWCCI). Listen on the CIPE at 40 podcast: https://t.co/UUwPVUqpV8 https://t.co/R7zFJLl5Pvby Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) on November 30, 2023 at 10:29 am
- CIPE supported the Samriddhi Foundation to develop Nepal's first Legislation Repository -- a tool to improve #governance and enable #markets by providing an online collection of economic legislation and related resources: https://t.co/VWfWRl2jYy https://t.co/DD3zSoDG1Hby Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) on November 30, 2023 at 9:30 am