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Building CSO’s Capacity to Engage in Large-scale Infrastructures in Sri Lanka

The CIPE-SCA project aims to ensure that the interests of the local communities are well reflected in public expenditures on large scale infrastructure in Sri Lanka. The project also seeks to enable civil society to advocate for the interests of local communities throughout the lifecycle of the infrastructure projects and act as a good governance watchdog over infrastructure spending.

Mitigating the Adverse Side Effects of Russian Sanctions in Central Asia

The Russia sanctions are trickling down to the economies of neighboring countries in Central Asia. They can only overcome the crisis through serious institutional and market transformations to reduce red tape and unleash the potential of the private sector.

De-programming International Aid for Trade

At CIPE, and through the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, we have a team of dedicated trade professionals committed to modernizing border agencies and creating an environment where international trade is seen as a right and not a privilege.

Neighbors with Open Arms: Moldovan Society Mobilizes to Support Ukrainians

Moldova’s private sector, in particular, is making a significant effort to support those fleeing from war in Ukraine.

CIPE Supports the Launch of a Business Agenda in Papua New Guinea

The Center for International Private Enterprise is working with women around the world to share best practices for women’s business advocacy and economic empowerment. Recently, CIPE partnered with the Papua New Guinea Business Advocacy Network (PNG BAN) to host a panel discussion about the launch of the first PNG Women’s Business Agenda (WBA). A WBA...

Financial Institutions Must Pick a Side in the Global Efforts to Combat Transnational Corruption

The government of Nigeria is seeking $1.7 billion in damages from JPMorgan for its role in enabling transactions of up to $1.1 billion allegedly used to pay bribes to Nigerian government officials and their affiliates as reward for facilitating the fraudulent purchase of an oil block identified as OPL 245. The case can be a key step in the battle against corruption.

Corali: CIPE’s New Women’s Business Resource Center in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

CIPE recently established a Women Business Resource Center (WBRC) named “Corali” in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala to address the lack of economic opportunities for women.

Putting the Trade Pieces Together in Africa

CIPE’s current vision for trade in Africa includes the implementation of projects on the Africa Continental Free Trade Area in Ethiopia, Nigeria and Kenya as well as the development of a regional trade strategy for Africa.

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CIPE Unveils New Webinar Series: Research Unbound

The Policy & Program Learning team is excited to announce our new webinar series, Research Unbound. In 2021, CIPE launched a new applied research initiative to engage business leaders...

CIPE Learning Expo Highlights Best Practices

CIPE recently held its first annual Learning Expo on the theme of "Tipping the Scales: Positioning Democratic and Economic Reforms for Impact." It combined a panel discussion, live demonstrations of distinctive program approaches, breakout discussions on ways to increase impact in various program contexts, and virtual exhibits highlighting special initiatives.