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Threats to Media Freedom Can Hurt Investment Prospects in Poland

Media freedom is the cornerstone of democracy, yet in many countries around the world independent media outlets are under threat. The latest example comes from Poland where – despite widespread public protests – the Parliament advanced a new law restricting foreign ownership of local broadcaste...

CIPE Helps Deliver Anti-Corruption Progress through Rapid Response Program

When problems develop, it is important to catch them as soon as possible, so you can start to solve them before they grow out of control. That’s why CIPE leads a rapid response program aiming to support local NGOs in countries where a significant opportunity has appeared for achieving anti-corrupt...

Youth Perspective from Zambia Amid Key Elections

Editor’s Note: Zambia’s vast youth population and its huge voter turnout on August 12 will likely drive the outcome of tense elections. Zambia is facing deep economic challenges and rising unemployment. The current government has cut education spending and recently enacted Internet blackouts. ...

CIPE Meets with Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok

CIPE was honored to meet with his excellency Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok this week to brief him on CIPE’s work in Sudan. The Prime Minister mentioned attending a CIPE conference in Ghana many years ago. We look forward to working with the Government of Sudan on creating an enablin...

Effects of COVID-19 on Youth Entrepreneurs

The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting almost everyone in one way or another. However, according to a report from The Brookings Institution, the economic costs, social crises, and long-term effects of COVID-19 will fall disproportionately on young adults. Consider labor markets. The pandemic has impacte...

Internet Blackouts: Why They Are Harming Democracy and How to Push Back

In the digital age, an open and inclusive internet is central to fostering democratic and civic engagement. As communities around the globe increasingly rely on the internet to share and debate ideas, receive access to information, or conduct business, an open and inclusive internet helps promote ec...

PLCC-CIPE co-host Manila Forum on DEI

Capping off this year’s Pride Month and putting the spotlight on LGBTQI+ small business recovery efforts in the time of COVID-19, the Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce (PLCC) and Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) co-hosted the online event with the theme “Recover with Pride,&#...

Sen. Ben Cardin Promotes Bipartisan Bill That Would Enhance CIPE’s Corruption Response Efforts

CIPE leads a rapid response program that helps promote anti-corruption efforts in countries experiencing windows of opportunity. Since President Joseph Biden’s administration has set “countering corruption as a core United States national security interest,” CIPE’s experience and leadership ...

CIPE Contest Winner Highlights the Influence of Associations in Africa

In Africa, there are more businesses run by women than men. But according to the World Bank, women entrepreneurs earn 34% less profits than men. This gap presents a unique opportunity for African business associations to cater to women entrepreneurs. As part of Women’s History Month, CIPE ran a co...

Property Rights and Democratic Development post-COVID

Why Property Rights Matter to Democratic Development COVID-19 created a global emergency on many levels, affecting already disadvantages social groups. As the UN Women site notes, there is now major concern that the pandemic and its impact will slow fragile progress on gender equality, including in...