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Countering Authoritarian Influence in the Lithium Triangle

Russia’s “investment” in Bolivian lithium would have left Bolivia solely responsible for $1 billion in construction costs. Corrosive capital investments by authoritarian states threaten national sovereignty and long-term prosperity.

Building AI Innovation Through American Leadership

The race for AI dominance is on and the leader may secure the future course of the 21st century economy. To ensure American leadership in this rapidly evolving space the Trump Administration has unveiled its highly anticipated "Winning the Race: America's AI Action Plan,” which outlines three key pillars for the United States.

Passing FOI Law Will Advance Economic Freedom to the Philippines

As Philippine stakeholders come together to push for its first FOI law, they are laying the foundation for a stronger and more prosperous democracy.

Stories from Ethiopia: How CIPE helps build Economic Resilience

Masho Gebremedhin, a successful entrepreneur in Ethiopia's leather industry, faced devastating setbacks due to conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic. Her business was nearly destroyed, but she found a lifeline through the CIPE-supported Women Business Resource Centers (WBRCs). For the U.S. and its trade allies, removing barriers for entrepreneurs fuels competitiveness, stabilizes global supply chains, and increases market size.

From Ruin to Relaunch: Beles Juice Fuels an Entrepreneur’s Economic Resilience

The Path to Free Enterprise Tsega’s entrepreneurship began modestly, with a local juice cafe run for over a decade. She noticed that Beles, the local name for prickly pear, was underutilized despite growing abundantly in the highlands of northern Ethiopia. Rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants the fruit was only traditionally consumed fresh or...

Second B5+1 Forum Opens in Bishkek

B5+1 is the business counterpart to the C5+1 diplomatic platform, bringing together the private sector and governments of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) with the United States. The second B5+1 Forum officially opened in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, marking the continuation of a growing regional platform for public-private dialogue and economic cooperation. Building...

2026 B5+1 Forum Advances U.S.–Central Asia Business Agendas

The Forum reinforced the B5+1’s role as a results-driven platform for translating private sector priorities into practical reforms that support regional economic integration and expand trade and investment with the United States. Participants advanced Regional Business Agendas that target near-term, actionable reforms, particularly in transport and logistics, e-commerce and IT, finance, and critical minerals, aimed at...

Argentina Week: Investing in a Nation on the Move

Argentina is pitching itself to global investment, but what will determine whether investors commit? At Argentina Week (March 9-11, 2026), the Embassy of Argentina to the United States, JP Morgan, Bank of America, and other strategic partners convened U.S. and Argentine senior government officials, leading executives, investors, and key stakeholders for a series of discussions...

From Dialogue to Action: How CIPE Strengthens Economic Resilience in Armenia

Last month in Yerevan and with the support of U.K. International Development from the U.K. government, CIPE brought together policymakers, analysts, legal experts, and private-sector leaders to focus on three areas: corrosive capital, corporate governance, and investment security.

The Agility of Integrity: Evolving CIPE’s Rapid Response Approach

Within the global anti-corruption and democracy communities, CIPE has added value over the years by supporting innovative civil society partners and generating new ideas. One of the most powerful examples of both is a collective action movement in Thailand, where businesses hold each other accountable in upholding world-class anti-bribery controls. Globally, CIPE’s Rapid Response model is a groundbreaking approach that seizes anti-corruption windows of opportunity, from elect...

CIPE Launches Latin America’s First Private Sector-Led Roadmap for AI Governance

CIPE has established the first private-sector-led roadmap for AI governance in Latin America, mobilizing over 60 regional experts and business leaders to bridge the gap between government regulation and practical business implementation. This initiative protects democratic values and drives growth by ensuring technology serves as a tool to create economic and social value.

Constructive Capital Week: Promoting Transparent Investment in Latin America

As Latin America attracts new foreign investment, ensuring it contributes to prosperity—not undermine it—is in the interest of the entire Western Hemisphere, including the U.S. At Constructive Capital Week, CIPE equipped leaders to foster a transparent investment climate that protects democratic governance and builds shared economic resilience.

Peru’s Chancay Megaport: Good Governance Can Save the Day

CIPE and GRADE analyzed Peru’s Chancay Megaport project as a case study. With an estimated foreign investment of $3 billion, the port could position Peru as a South Pacific hub. However, these benefits are neither automatic nor necessarily distributed equitably. The gains may be concentrated among stakeholders connected to foreign trade, turning the port into a logistical enclave rather than a catalyst for broader economic development in Peru.

Excessive Regulation and Bureaucracy: Key Barriers to Economic Freedom in Latin America

BOGOTÁ, Colombia, September 2026. In Latin America, having a business idea does not always mean being able to turn it into reality. A small business looking to export may face processes that take too long; a street vendor may have authorization to work in public spaces but no clear pathway to increase their income; and...

AI and the Pursuit of Democratic Digital Governance

Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) convened the Democracy, Digital Rights, and Governance in the AI Era Workshop in Taipei, Taiwan on July 6, bringing together civil society leaders, researchers, business representatives, technologists, journalists, and policy experts to examine one of the defining governance challenges of our time: how democratic societies can harness the benefits of AI while safeguarding freedom, accountability, and public trust.