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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...

Democracy that Delivers #365: A Trailblazing Approach to Preventing Corruption in Indonesia, with Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas

Much anti-corruption work focuses on identifying corruption that already exists. A different approach proves more preventive: helping enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in organizations. That is the method used by Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas, who joins CIPE’s Anti-Corruption &am...

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...

Alliances to Enlarge Civic Space: How Do Business and Civil Society Combine Forces?

Would democracy be stronger if civil society and business worked together? Many people don’t see how they would collaborate or where they would begin. Therefore, CIPE organized a discussion to explore multi-stakeholder collaboration at the Taipei Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy. The p...

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 #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...

Heightened Tensions in the Taiwan Strait Force Companies to Recalculate Risks

For decades companies worldwide benefited from the stability and predictability of the Asia-Pacific region, which enabled them to make wise investment and business decisions. Yet recent events, particularly U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent trip to Taiwan, underscore growing regional politi...