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Together Women Rise: Overcoming Challenges to Ignite Change

Women’s economic empowerment is a topic many are eager to discuss. Political candidates tout their commitment to the cause. My friends call me to discuss how to negotiate better, more equitable compensation; how to deal with being the only woman in the room; and how to avoid being seen as the one ...

CIPE Partners Achieve Advocacy Milestone for Kyrgyz Entrepreneurs

CIPE is making significant strides in creating a more supportive business environment for women through its “National Women’s Business Agendas for Central Asia” project. Due to persistent advocacy by the Coalition for the Development of Women Entrepreneurs, the Kyrgyz Parliament is on track to...

Weaving a New Path to Compliance in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan, a leading global cotton producer, has officially begun its 2024 cotton harvest. This season nearly four million tons of raw cotton are expected from one million hectares of land, managed by 142 cotton-textile clusters across the country’s main agricultural regions. Since eliminating c...

Lights, Camera, Anti-Corruption: The Power of Film for Good Governance

CIPE’s Anti-Corruption & Governance Center (ACGC) and Onion Films Nepal (“Onion Films”), a filmmaking production company, facilitated a filmmaking workshop in Kathmandu called “Lights, Camera, Anti-Corruption,” where young filmmakers learned not only technical aspects of filmmaking and...

Policy Solutions: Women’s Economic Empowerment Also Fights Corruption

Emerging markets and developing democracies often struggle with both corruption and gender inclusion. However, strategies to address these issues frequently ignore how these problems interact and compound, according to new research. CIPE worked with Dr. Jozsef Peter Martin, the executive director o...

How Sahelian Women Promote Regional Security and Economic Prosperity

In the heart of the Sahel, a region beset by political instability and violent extremism, women leaders are powerful agents of change. Coups in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso challenge democratic institutions and stifle voices for tolerance and inclusivity. Girls and women face disproportionate chall...

Empowering Azerbaijani Women: CIPE’s Impact on Entrepreneurship

Over the past year, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has significantly bolstered support for women entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan through the Women’s Empowerment Centers for Azerbaijan (WECA) project, funded by the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan. Highlights include awarding more tha...

Ethiopian Businesses Contribute to the Push for Peace

In recent years, Ethiopian businesses have faced significant challenges due to recurring conflicts. Nearly every region across the country has been affected by some form of conflict, including the ongoing instability in the Amhara region, which directly impacted business operations. However, the all...

How Mexican Businesses are Addressing Compliance and Collaboration

This blog is part of a two-blog series discussing business integrity initiatives in Mexico. In part two, we explore specific compliance measures and internal controls that companies are implementing and how these practices align with international compliance standards and best practices. CIPE’s A...
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