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Women in Tech: Barriers and Obstacles to the New Digital Skills Acquisition

Surveys

In eastern Slovakia, 82 percent of women in a digital-skills survey reported barriers to accessing new digital skills, according to fresh survey data published by CIPE partner IT Valley Kosice. The survey posed questions to identify what motivates women to join the information technology sector, wha...

Voices Unheard: Survey Finding on Online Gender-Based Violence in the Workplace

Surveys

Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) refers to harmful behaviors and actions directed at individuals based on their gender within the digital environment. In eastern Slovakia, 82 percent of respondents in a 2023 survey said they had not received any type of training on TFGBV in the w...

Identification of Problems and Obstacles Faced by Women with Disabilities in Business

Surveys

The Association of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities from the Republic of Moldova “European Abilities without Limits” (AEFL), in partnership with CIPE, released a report entitled Identification of Problems and Obstacles Faced by Women with Disabilities in Business. The report documents specific b...

Investment Screening in Central Asia: A Review

Case Studies |

Abstract Investment screening mechanisms, once a niche topic in economic statecraft, have gained significant attention in recent years due to growing concerns about the impact of foreign investment on national security. While this topic has been widely discussed among OECD nations, there is limited ...

Creating an Enabling Environment for Filipina Freelancers in the Connected Women Circle

Case Studies

Abstract This paper examines the challenges faced by women freelancers in the gig economy, particularly in the Philippines, where there is no legal recognition of freelancers as a distinct category requiring specific rights and protections. It underscores the need for policies and programs that ensu...

Women’s Economic Empowerment in Central Asia – A Regional Gender Analysis

Case Studies

Abstract The Regional Gender Analysis on Women’s Economic Empowerment in Central Asia was developed by consultant Civitta International with support from the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) under the “WE-Champs: Strengthening the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem by Networking Regiona...

Executive Summary: WE-Champs Dividers & Connectors Analysis

Case Studies

Abstract This Dividers & Connectors Analysis (DCA) aims to develop understanding of the context in which partner organizations operate, as well as the environment where the project is implemented. Moreover, it highlights the potential points and factors that might disrupt the success of the ...

Women’s Economic Empowerment in Senegal – A National Gender Analysis

Case Studies

Abstract The National Gender Analysis on Women’s Economic Empowerment in Senegal was developed by consultant Binta Baba Sy with support from the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) under the “WE-Champs: Strengthening the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem by Networking Regional Wo...

Developing the Association Value Proposition

Guides & Tools

Abstract A step-by-step guide for developing a compelling value proposition to engage and excite your members. ...

A National Gender Analysis of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment in Nigeria

Case Studies

Abstract The purpose of the gender analysis is to assess the context-specific challenges to women’s economic empowerment in Nigeria, illuminate the structural, legal, cultural and psychological barriers, and identify cross-cutting priority reforms for women’s chambers of commerce and business as...

Understanding Experiences of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

Guides & Tools

Abstract The Philippines is a vibrant hub of online activity in today’s digitally connected world, with a large segment of its population engaged in social media and e-commerce platforms. However, within this digital landscape women entrepreneurs face significant challenges, including tech...

Characterization of SMEs in Colombia and Their Digital Adoption

Surveys

CIPE’s Office in Colombia and the Center for Digital Economy and Governance (CDEG), in partnership with iNNpulsa, the national government agency for entrepreneurship and innovation, released the survey “Characterization of SMEs in Colombia and Their Digital Adoption”, developed by ...

Building Effective Public Private Sector Partnerships in National Trade Facilitation Committees

Articles

Abstract National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs) oversee a country’s policies, initiatives, and reforms on trade, and occasionally in transport. Any standing member of the United Nations can form an NTFC to enforce the rules and regulations set forth by the World Trade Organization’s (WT...

Nonprofit Forms and Templates

Guides & Tools

Contents This is a collection of templates and forms for nonprofit board members, committee members, and volunteers. Users are encouraged to utilize, adapt, and share these documents. Documents Sample Signatory Form and Legal Disclaimer: A form for acknowledging agreement to the terms of various go...

Western and Chinese Investments in Africa: Challenges And Opportunities

Articles

This brief examines the opportunities and challenges of Western and Chinese investments in Africa. It recommends promoting constructive capital investments and mitigating the negative effects of corrosive capital investments in Africa. These recommendations include strengthening local institutions ...

The Status of Nigeria’s Debt Stock And Its Implications for The People and Economy (Policy Recommendations)

Articles

This policy brief examines the effect of the rising debt stock on the economy and Nigerian citizens and the potential consequences of the country’s inability to manage its external and internal debts. It also delves deeper into the contexts of debt servicing and revenue generation. The brief ...

Constructive or Corrosive? Examining China’s Financing in Nigeria

Articles

This report examines China’s inflows into Nigeria using the Constructive Capital-Corrosive Capital framework and compares them to financing sources like the African Development Bank (AfDB). While Chinese financing has aided Nigeria’s infrastructure development, the report highlights iss...

Assessing Foreign Capital Flows in Nigeria: Promoting Constructive Capital for Inclusive and Sustainable Development (Policy Recommendations)

Articles

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) defines corrosive capital as financing lacking transparency, accountability, and market orientation, which can hinder sustainable development through inefficiency, negative impacts on governance processes, non-compliance with regulations, and e...

Tracking Corrosive Capital: A Guide for Investigative Journalists

Guides & Tools

Tracking Corrosive Capital is a guide for investigative journalists to identify and track foreign investments that weaken a country’s democratic institutions and values. Corrosive capital describes financing, whether state or private, that lacks transparency, accountability, and market orientation...

The State of Sustainability Reporting in the Philippines

Case Studies

As Philippine businesses navigate a rapidly changing landscape shaped by regulatory compliance, the Center for International Private Enterprise and its partners Makati Business Club (MBC), and SGV & Co., conducted a study on the State of Sustainability Reporting in the Philippines. The study—t...