Resources - Center for International Private Enterprise

Mitigating Corrosive Capital & Attracting Constructive Capital: A Practitioner’s Guide

Guides & Tools

For years, CIPE has studied the effects of foreign investment on economies and governments around the world, documenting the many ways investments undermine or support market and democratic institutions in recipient countries, as well as identifying actions to strengthen economic resilience. This led CIPE to develop the twin concepts of Corrosive Capital® and Constructive Capital...

IBECA flyer

Flyer

The project Improving the Business Environment in Central Asia (IBECA), led by CIPE and funded by the U.S. Department of State, strengthens regional economic cooperation through business-led reforms and cross-border collaboration. Since 2022, IBECA has worked with local business associations and experts to advance private sector-driven policy solutions that boost investment, connectivity, and competitiveness across...

B5+1 Forum Flyer

Flyer

The B5+1 Forum is a platform for public-private dialogue between the United States and the five Central Asian countries - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Launched in 2024 by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) with support from the U.S. Department of State, the forum complements the diplomatic C5+1 format by bringing...

Succession Planning Workbook for Associations

Guides & Tools

A succession plan prepares an association for leadership transitions by identifying critical roles, defining key competencies, developing potential successors, and establishing contingency plans. Succession planning ensures stability and continuity in essential positions, particularly in the association setting where institutional knowledge and leadership continuity are vital. This workbook, courtesy of Association Options, LLC, provides exercises, examples, and guided steps...

Modern Approaches to Establishing Trust in Business: A Study of Taiwanese Companies Operating in Southeast Asia

Guides & Tools

To inform and inspire, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) partnered with the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI), the largest and most influential business association in Taiwan, to identify six Taiwanese businesses driving positive change by developing products and policies that address modern challenges...

Corruption Risk Mapping in Nigeria

Case Studies

Nigeria is Africa's most populous and dynamic business environment. CIPE’s work in the country removes barriers to entry and competition for companies, including US companies operating in the region. This study sheds light on the complexities of doing business in the country.

Association Policy Development Workbook

Guides & Tools

Boards of directors for associations use internal policies as a part of their governance responsibilities. Policies are rules or guidelines that shape major decisions and actions, ensure consistency in decision-making, adhere to local laws, and support an association's core objectives. They are often referred to as the “wisdom of the board”. Boards and their governance...

CIPE’S Africa Programs Flyer

Flyer

The Africa programs flyer highlights CIPE’s initiatives and impact across the region, showcasing how we partner with local businesses, associations, and communities to address key challenges and foster sustainable economic development. From supporting trade facilitation and digital transformation to empowering women entrepreneurs and improving corporate governance, CIPE programs are helping to generate inclusive economic opportunities across the continent and strengthening democratic values.

Technology-Facilitated Online Gender-Based Violence and Harassment: A Khmer/English Glossary

Guides & Tools

In Cambodia, CIPE and its local partner MangoTango Asia created a technology-facilitated gender-based violence and harassment (TFGBVH) glossary in Khmer to enhance private sector participation. Previously, CIPE funded research to understand the impact of TFGBVH on Cambodian women business owners and entrepreneurs.

The State of Democracy in Southeast Asia Report

Articles

Four respected members of the Asia Think Tank Network, a CIPE partner, are sharing their analyses and opinions about the state of democracy in the region. The authors share their...