CIPE helps entrepreneurs in emerging markets to improve ecosystems, expand opportunities, and gain a voice in policies that affect them. Working holistically, CIPE promotes an enabling environment for entrepreneurship that...
A regional network of think tanks, policy experts, and practitioners dedicated to the advancement of pro-growth economic policy and democratic governance as solutions to local, national and regional challenges. The...
Who We Are The Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation is a unique public-private partnership dedicated to international trade facilitation. We are jointly led by the International Chamber of Commerce, the...
Kenya is already a key regional trade hub in East Africa, acting as a gateway for imports and exports to neighbouring landlocked countries. Yet without an effective risk-based pre-arrival process,...
Ghana is already one of the largest economies in West Africa and an important hub for regional and international business. Yet without an effective risk-based pre-arrival process, customs have to...
The Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation is undertaking an ambitious project to turn Sri Lanka into a world-class center for multi-country consolidation (MCC). Given its geographic position in the center...
To assist Vietnam with the decongestion of its ports, the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, working with both the government and the private sector, is implementing a modern system of...
In an IT-centric world where physical inspection of 100% of imports is outdated and facilitating trade is a necessity, the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (the Alliance) has brought together...
With the cooperation of Colombian customs (DIAN) and the private sector, the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (the Alliance) is helping to establish a Center for Trade Facilitation and Good...
Strengthening freedom of association and building the capacity of business associations and think tanks empowers the private sector to participate in the democratic process. Local business associations, chambers of commerce,...
Improving transparency and accountability in the public and private sectors; increasing support for democratic rights and freedoms. Democratic governance—giving citizens a say in how decisions are made—is fundamental to ensuring...
Building the institutions of a market economy unleashes opportunity, reduces barriers to doing business, and creates a level playing field for all. Building the institutions of a market economy means...
Improving integrity standards, increasing transparency, and strengthening compliance programs help the business community take collective action to address corruption. Systemic corruption erodes the legitimacy of laws and political leadership and...
Regional Overview Challenges to democracy vary widely across countries in East and South East Asia, as does CIPE’s approach. In new, struggling, and transition democracies, CIPE projects target the institutional...
Regional Overview Across Europe and Eurasia, sharp distinctions have emerged between countries striving to make progress on democratic and economic reform, and those marked by anti-democratic tendencies. In countries with...
Regional Overview Despite relatively open electoral systems and high levels of public participation, emerging democracies in South Asia have struggled to consolidate. Institutional flaws, weak governance, and entrenched interests have...
