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The Orange Economy, According to Creative Entrepreneurs in Cochabamba, Bolivia (Part 3)

The creative economy, otherwise known as the “orange economy,” is a rapidly growing sector, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). However, it lacks official data and faces significant...

CIPE Builds on Successful Labor Law Compliance Work in Georgia

As Phase 1 of the “Engaging Workers and Civil Society to Strengthen Labor Rights Enforcement” project closes, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) looks forward to continuing its work...

A Canvas for Anti-Corruption: Sudan’s Artists and the Importance of Messaging

In combating corruption, governments, activists, and other anti-corruption practitioners must hone their messaging effectively to rally support and resources to the cause. Traditional anti-corruption messaging efforts, which range from billboards...

Democracy at the Crossroads: Navigating the Challenges with Confidence

As pundits think and debate whether democracy can deliver freedom and prosperity, one thing remains clear: of course it can. It always has. And in this pivotal moment, the private...

Sri Lanka’s Budget Challenges: Working Toward Sustainable Economic Recovery

Sri Lanka is working to address lasting financial challenges that sprung from the most severe economic and governance crisis the country has faced since gaining independence in 1948. Following through...

Helping Governments Deliver: Nigeria’s Business Community is a Key Ally in Procurement Reform

In his first address to Nigeria’s National Assembly at the end of last year, the newly appointed chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission highlighted the high costs of...

Standing by Ukraine After Two Years of War

When I see the devastating images of destruction and suffering in Ukraine, I find myself both deeply concerned and profoundly moved. The scale of pain and hardship endured by the...

Voices from the Field: Santiago Laserna, a Pioneer in Bolivia’s Creative Economy (Part 4)

“Bolivia is a country that needs to diversify its economy,” says Santiago Laserna, Project Director at the Center for Studies of Economic and Social Reality (CERES). “To do so, the country...

CIPE and Partner ACCI Work to Raise Procurement Standards in Nigeria

As March kicks off, we reflect on the successes of a joint ethics training program held in Lagos earlier in the year. On January 25, CIPE and the Abuja Chamber...

Marking Seven Hundred and Thirty-One Days of Resilience

Nataliia Zhuhai, CIPE Ukraine Program Officer, recounts her team’s experiences on the second anniversary of war. February 24 marks the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, an event...

First Ever B5+1 Forum Commences

UPDATE: The B5+1 Forum has adjourned and released a Communique. Read Day 2 recap READ THE B5+1 COMMUNIQUE B5+1 is the business counterpart to C5+1, the diplomatic platform...

B5+1 Takes New Steps To Accelerate Central Asia’s Economic Integration

B5+1 is the business counterpart to C5+1, the diplomatic platform for Central Asia countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) and the U.S.The B5+1 Forum held March 13-15 brought together more than 250 leaders of business, investors, policymakers, and experts to talk about barriers to doing business in Central Asia and jointly identify potential solutions....

Resilience and Reform: Ukraine’s Journey Through Crisis and Recovery

The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 profoundly changed the lives of Ukrainians. In the face of advancing Russian troops and relentless bombardments, many were forced to...

Unleashing Potential: The Impact of Business Associations in Costa Rica

Women’s business associations play a key role for women in the private sector by leading advocacy efforts, providing business development resources, and fostering networking opportunities. The Center for International Private Enterprise builds the capacity of women’s business associations with the goal of creating more opportunities for businesswomen to achieve sustainable livelihoods and become agents of...

Enthusiasm for Private Sector Anti-Corruption Reform in Paris at GACIF 2024

An important benchmark in the anti-corruption field is the extent to which the private sector devotes effort, expertise, and resources to drive company-level anti-bribery programs as well as external initiatives to push back against the pernicious effects of corruption in society.