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Why Beneficial Ownership Transparency is Essential for Compliance

Beneficial ownership transparency is a vital element of any effective corporate compliance program. It is also a powerful check against corruption in society generally. These two facts are sometimes misunderstood or obscured, especially in highly corrupt countries where economic and political elites...

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...

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...

A Pragmatic Approach to Trade Facilitation

Global trade has undergone transformative shifts since 2013 when the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) concluded the multilateral Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) negotiations.  Over the last decade, including a pandemic that accelerated digitalisation, developing coun...

Trade Reform: Even Little Things Can Make a Huge Difference

As a mother of three, being able to work from home helped me stay in the workforce. I live and work in a country with accessible childcare and accommodating work policies but even so, the seemingly light shift towards a remote work arrangement changed my life! What then could a trade facilitation m...

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...

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 ...