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A Pragmatic Approach to Trade Facilitation

Global trade has undergone transformative shifts since 2013 when the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) concluded the multilateral Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) negotiations.  Over the last decade,...

Trade Reform: Even Little Things Can Make a Huge Difference

As a mother of three, being able to work from home helped me stay in the workforce. I live and work in a country with accessible childcare and accommodating work...

Unveiling the Nexus: How Customs Administrations Are Exploited to Empower Authoritarian Regimes

What is the connection between international trade and democracy? Much research has been devoted to exploring this intricate relationship, examining how international trade and market openness can strengthen democratic institutions...

CIPE Launches Capacity Building Program for Entrepreneurial Empowerment Organizations in Central America

In Central America, women's entrepreneurship and meaningful engagement in the economy and political spheres are key for inclusive growth and societal prosperity. However, numerous challenges hinder the progress of Central American women in their entrepreneurial and leadership endeavors, such as gendered social norms, unequal household responsibilities, and limited representation in senior positions. Citizens, businesses, and...

Advancing Beneficial Ownership Transparency: The Private Sector Use Case

CIPE’s newest report, “Beneficial Ownership Transparency — Exploring the Private Sector Use Case,” arrives at a critical time. Building on the tremendous progress made by advocates in setting out beneficial...

Latin America’s Orange Economy Creates Opportunity

The orange economy is a space where like-minded creative entrepreneurs come together as they create businesses focused on art and culture in their communities. In Latin America, the orange economy is the engine that drives culture and creativity and stands out for its ability to create jobs and exports. CIPE’s orange economy programming has produced several new companies and new jobs in the last two quarters in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala alone.