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Iraqi Businessmen Union Scores a Big Win for Decentralization in Anbar

This blog post is part of a two-part series on transparency in Iraq. Click here to read the second blog in the series. For years, Iraqi provinces have lagged in economic and infrastructure development, in large part because of a lack of adequate federal funding and accountability. Despite the Iraqi...

Democracy that Delivers #364: Defeating the Dictators, a new book by Charles Dunst

Charles Dunst, Deputy Director of Research & Analytics at The Asia Group, a Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Contributing Editor of American Purpose, joins Jennifer Anderson, Senior Program Officer for CIPE’s Asia & Pacific team to discuss his new boo...

Recent Events Showcase the Work of CIPE Philippines to Strengthen Democracy, Expand Accountability, and Grow Economic Opportunity

CIPE and regional partners are wrapping up a busy season of high-profile activities to support inclusive, pro-growth economic policies and advocate for improved governance in the Philippines. CIPE Executive Director Andrew Wilson and Asia-Pacific Regional Director John Morrell were among the recent ...

Democracy that Delivers #353: Factoring in Geopolitical Risks When Investing

Larry Chan and Daniel Hong from Free World Investment join Eric Hontz, Director of CIPE’s Center for Accountable Investment and Catherine Tai, Deputy Regional Director of CIPE’s Asia and Pacific team to discuss the considerations of geopolitical risks when investing. Free World Investme...

Democracy that Delivers #344: BRI Monitor Series: Infrastructure and the Power of Youth

Tricia Yeoh, CEO of the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), and Virak Ou, Founder of Future Forum, join Catherine Tai, Deputy Regional Director and Kendra Brock, Associate Program Officer, from CIPE’s Asia and Pacific team to discuss the role of youth in improving i...

Democracy that Delivers #342: FEDN Small Grants: Making the Case for Democracy

Free Enterprise and Democracy Network (FEDN) Small Grant awardees Milos Nikolic of Libek in Serbia, Grace Nzou of Niusline Media in Kenya, and Yemi Adamolekun of Enough is Enough in Nigeria speak with Tamari Dzotsenidze, Associate Program Officer for CIPE’s Policy and Program L...

Democracy that Delivers #341: The Tricky Business of Unmasking Beneficial Owners with Open Ownership’s Thom Townsend

Thom Townsend, Executive Director of Open Ownership, joins the CIPE Anti-Corruption & Governance Center podcast to talk about the past, present, and future of beneficial ownership transparency. Townsend draws from his organization’s experience in over 30 countries unmasking the peop...

Democracy that Delivers #339: BRI Monitor Series: Infrastructure Transparency and Elections

Paul Barker, Executive Director of the Insititute of National Affairs and Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit, Founder and President of Stratbase ADRi, join Catherine Tai and Kendra Brock on CIPE’s Asia and Pacific team to discuss BRI investments in Papua New Guinea and the Phi...

Reflections on Local Elections in Nepal Focus: Kathmandu Metropolitan City

Nepal recently announced a November 20 general election date to elect representatives to Parliament and provincial assemblies. Meanwhile, analysts continue to discuss key takeaways from the outcomes of the country’s local elections held on May 13, as the winners settle into office. The May electio...

Democracy that Delivers #337: How “Islands of Integrity” can Kickstart Anti-Corruption Efforts with Grzegorz Makowski

Grzegorz Makowski, former Public Integrity Forum Director and current Ideas Forum expert at the Batory Foundation, joins to talk about procurement processes, international dialogue, and integrity in the latest episode of the Anti-Corruption & Governance Center podcast. Makowski draws fro...