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CIPE’s New Role in Supporting Economic Integration In Central Asia

CIPE’s work in Central Asia is highlighted in a Joint Statement by the leaders of the C5+1 countries: United States, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan. This follows the first-ever C5+1 Presidential Summit, whic...

MOVA Podcast: The IMF’s Role in Rebuilding Ukraine’s Economy

Rebuilding Ukraine’s Economy: The IMF’s Strategic Role And Insights Natan Epstein, Deputy Division Chief and Deputy Mission Chief for Ukraine at the International Monetary Fund offers his perspective on how global investors are thinking about their support and loans, and what Ukraine can do to b...

MOVA Podcast: Feeding Ukraine’s Future

A Conversation with Ukrainian Agrarian Council Chairman Andrii Dykun Feeding Ukraine’s Future features a discussion with Andrii Dykun, Chairman of the Ukrainian Agrarian Council. The agriculture sector has been a main engine of Ukraine’s economy since before the war. This podcast provides a s...

Democracy That Delivers #377: Exploring Innovative Anti-Corruption Training with Max Burger-Scheidlin

Dr. Maximilian Burger-Scheidlin, Executive Director of the International Chamber of Commerce in Austria, specializes in finding new ways to encourage individuals and businesses to adhere to global anti-corruption standards and legal frameworks through business incentives and practical ways to resi...

En América Latina, la Economía Naranja

English version available here En América Latina, la economía naranja es considerada como el motor que impulsa la cultura y la creatividad como generadores de riqueza y del crecimiento económico, destacándose por la generación de empleo y su contribución a las exportaciones. En el 2015, se es...

Exploring Opportunities and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Business Associations

AI has significant implications for business associations, transforming their operations and strategic decision-making. Associations can leverage AI to analyze vast amounts of data, uncover actionable insights, and predict market trends. AI-powered tools can automate routine tasks, enhance member en...

MOVA Podcast: Reconstructing Ukraine’s Economy

Reconstructing Ukraine’s Economy: Insights from the EBRD Experts say it can be done, but what will it take to revitalize Ukraine’s economy amidst conflict? Dimitar Bogov of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development discusses recovery strategies, investment climate reforms, and long-te...

MOVA Podcast: Empowering Ukraine’s Entrepreneurs

Empowering Ukraine’s Entrepreneurs: A Conversation with Kateryna Glazkova How do they do it? Amazingly thousands of small and medium-size Ukrainian businesses are adapting to the hardships of war, while also pushing for reforms for eventual rebuilding. The CEO of Ukraine’s largest business uni...

Unveiling the Nexus: How Customs Administrations Are Exploited to Empower Authoritarian Regimes

What is the connection between international trade and democracy? Much research has been devoted to exploring this intricate relationship, examining how international trade and market openness can strengthen democratic institutions and promote liberal values. Prominent scholars such as Douglas A. Ir...

CIPE Launches Capacity Building Program for Women’s Empowerment Organizations in Central America

In Central America, women’s entrepreneurship and meaningful engagement in the economy and political spheres are key for inclusive growth and societal prosperity. However, numerous challenges hinder the progress of Central American women in their entrepreneurial and leadership endeavors, such a...

Democracy that Delivers #374: Building Coalitions to Expose the Secret Owners of Shell Companies: The Global Push for Transparency

Gary Kalman, Executive Director of Transparency International U.S., explains why Beneficial Ownership Transparency is one of the most effective tools for exposing corruption. Beneficial ownership laws reveal the real owners behind companies, even shell companies, so criminals can’t anonym...

Advancing Beneficial Ownership Transparency: The Private Sector Use Case

CIPE’s newest report, “Beneficial Ownership Transparency — Exploring the Private Sector Use Case,” arrives at a critical time. Building on the tremendous progress made by advocates in setting out beneficial ownership (BO) standards and inviting countries to commit to BO reforms, the anti-cor...

Latin America’s Orange Economy Creates Opportunity

Una versión en español está disponible aquí. The orange economy is a space where like-minded creative entrepreneurs come together as they create businesses focused on art and culture in their communities. In Latin America, the orange economy is the engine that drives culture and creativity and ...

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Rebuilding Ethiopia: 2023

As Ethiopia emerges from a destructive two-year war that destroyed many lives and property in the north, all efforts need to be focused on reconstruction and economic recovery. Even more critical is the need to include representatives of informal business, women, and youth that were particularly aff...

Democracy that Deliver #373: Increasing Accountability in Chile’s Extractive Mining Industry with María Jaraquemada

Maria Jaraquemada, Executive Director of Chile Transparente (CT), joins this podcast to explain the impact of the Chile’s recent joining of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, what the move means for the country, and the role to be played by her organization. She will also explain...

Bridging the Gap Between Decisionmakers and Constituents in Iraq’s Muthanna Province

This blog post is part of a two-part series on transparency in Iraq. Click here to read the first blog in the series. Communication is vital to any political system. Decisionmakers need to know what constituents want in order to advocate for favorable and demanded legislation. If policymakers don�...

Boosting Association Revenues

One of the risks facing many African associations is their dependence on membership revenues. The American Association of Association Executives (ASAE), which conducts annual studies of chamber and association executives, found that membership revenue has been declining over time and the cost of mem...

Six Things We Learned About Cooperatives and Associations in Somalia

Up to the present, little has been known about the structure and performance of Somalia’s membership organizations. In 2022, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) undertook a comprehensive field-based mapping exercise to assess the capacity, roles, and needs of 38 membership orga...

Democracy that Delivers #372: How can Public Banks in the Global South Strengthen Democracy and Governance, with Thomas Marois

How can Public Banks in the Global South strengthen democracy and governance? Thomas Marois, a global expert on public banks and a political economy specialist, draws from his background working with numerous public financial institutions around the globe. Marois, a recent Reader in Development Stu...

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...