As authoritarian regimes increasingly deploy opaque investment to undermine democratic institutions and distort global markets, CIPE is convening a global coalition in Washington to spotlight solutions grounded in transparency, accountability, and democratic values.
On September 10, 2025, CIPE hosted an international conference that brought together more than 30 of its global partners alongside U.S. policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, and civil society to confront the malign impact of corrosive capital and promote constructive, market-driven investment strategies.
Held in downtown Washington D.C. at the National Press Club, the event offered an opportunity to hear directly from front-line reformers and practitioners from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, many of whom are confronting economic coercion and authoritarian influence firsthand.
Featured speakers include:
Agenda highlights:
• Welcome Remarks
• Opening Address
• Panel 1 | Good Governance, Better Business
• Panel 2 | Business Leadership in Building Economic Resilience
• Lunch Address
• Panel 3 | Unlocking Constructive Capital
• Panel 4 | Practical Tools to Map, Identify, and Track Corrosive Capital
• Closing Remarks
This was a unique opportunity to engage with CIPE’s global network and explore forward-looking solutions to one of today’s most pressing economic and governance challenges.
In addition to in-person participation, the event was streamed live on the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) – YouTube channel.
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