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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...

Promoting Regional Security and Economic Prosperity in the Sahel

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 challenges, including limited political representation, restricted access to formal employment, and...

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...

How Mexican Businesses are Addressing Compliance and Collaboration

This blog is part of a two-blog series discussing business integrity initiatives in Mexico.

Participatory Budgeting is Key to Good Governance in Kenya

Kenya is at a pivotal moment in its democratic journey, especially regarding public participation in budget-making. With a spotlight on public debt, revenue performance, and the distribution of funds between national and county governments, transparency is more crucial than ever. President Ruto's recent repeal of the Finance Bill 2024, following three weeks of vigorous protests...

Iraqi Voters Reward Good Governance at the Ballot Box

Democracy puts the onus on elected leaders to deliver the outcomes residents want, which means recent elections in Iraq are a good news story. In four key provinces, voters proved...

Mexico’s Business Integrity Journey

This blog is part of a two-blog series discussing business integrity initiatives in Mexico. In this blog, we explore the journey of Mexican companies working towards a more compliant and...

Corruption Risk Forecast is the Goldilocks Solution that Business and Policymakers Need

As a member of a community of corruption fighters, the Anti-Corruption & Governance Center at the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) applauds the success of existing corruption measurement tools...

Unlocking Growth: The Power of Youth Entrepreneurship

Youth entrepreneurs in recent CIPE training sessions in Mauritania generated 45 new business ideas, 32 of which secured funding from Mercy Corps and start-up assistance from CIPE. The sessions, held...

CIPE revela encuesta en Colombia para apoyar a las mipymes en su transformación digital

Las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (mipymes) colombianas encuentran un reto para digitalizar sus operaciones, pero ven oportunidades significativas al hacerlo, según los datos de una encuesta revelada en un...