Political Landscape in Bulgaria Bulgaria joined the European Union (EU) in 2007. At the time, EU entry was viewed as a fundamental step towards stronger democratic institutions and economic growth....
La aplicación de Elapedia, creada para inversores alrededor del mundo, proporciona acceso instantáneo a publicaciones de 100 companías en los cuatro países de la Alianza Pacifica (Chile, Colombio, Mexico y...
Article at a glance: Critics of “good governance” recommendations state that best-practice ideals make poor guides to navigating reform in developing countries. Governance addresses decision making, prioritization, and government performance....
Article at a glance: Despite nearly three decades of progress, the recent rise of authoritarian-leaning and opportunistic politicians in Slovakia and other Central European countries points to the challenges faced...
Article at a glance: The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (WCIC), established in 1985, is the oldest women’s chamber of commerce in Sri Lanka and the...
Article at a Glance: Convergence of program evaluation and social impact measurement can be catalytic for development if it can mobilize private sector investment to address the estimated $2.5 trillion...
Introduction Elgeyo Marakwet County, roughly 329km northwest of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, is a richly varied county. It ranges in altitude from 800 to 2,400 meters above sea level, and...
Cet article détaille les effets de la decentralization et la déconcentration au cœur de la gouvernance locale dans le contexte de la nouvelle constitution Tunisienne. Dans l’esprit de cette nouvelle...
Article at a Glance Revitalizing Serbia’s economy requires encouraging more women to engage in the private sector at the small and medium enterprise level Women-to-women mentorship is crucial for supporting...
Economic inclusion refers to equality of opportunity for all members of society to participate in the economic life of their country as employers, entrepreneurs, consumers, and citizens. Effective strategies for...
Strategies for Policy Reform, Volume 3 contains the most recent and thoroughly detailed real world program experiences to date. Intended as inspiration and guidance for reformers, the cases capture a...
Young people play an essential role in driving innovation in policy by injecting new ideas and solutions into the legislative process. However, engaging youth in policy advocacy can be both...
An increasing number of policy and governance challenges around the world demand private sector participation in order to generate viable solutions. The World Bank Group (WBG) and the Center for...
Introduction Following the 2011 popular uprising that toppled a decades-long authoritarian regime, Yemen began transitioning to democracy. The uprising was largely in response to the systemic failure of the previous...
Introduction Since the 1980s, a remarkable transformation has been underway in Bangladesh. Once the scene of chronic famine, the country is now food self-sufficient, and its economy has averaged around...
Introduction Family-owned firms face a unique set of challenges that are rooted in an organizational structure that prevents these enterprises from attracting and retaining high-quality human capital, obtaining lower cost...
Introduction As Senegal’s largest and most representative and well-organized business association, l’Union Nationale des Commerçants et Industriels du Senegal (UNACOIS) has played a significant role in the country’s policymaking process...
Corruption is widespread in Thailand, hindering business activity and impeding economic growth. According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, Thailand ranks 102 out of 177 countries and territories. Since 2010, under...
The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) partnered with the Association for Foreign Investment and Cooperation (AFIC) in 2006 to establish a grassroots coalition of business associations and chambers of...
Introduction Since its establishment in 2011 as the first independent civil society organization devoted wholly to the promotion of good corporate governance in Palestine, the Palestine Governance Institute (PGI) has...
