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C5+1 Leaders Flag CIPE Central Asia Program

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CIPE is expanding its long history of work in Central Asia to support inclusive market reforms through the private sector, global trade, and new opportunities. As noted in a joint statement by C5+1 countries, CIPE is coordinating with the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to es...

CIPE Partner Publishes Article on “Code of Good Practice – Dialogue Between Local Government and Business” Project in Poland

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The leading online platform focusing on local governance matters in Poland, Portal Samorzadowy, has featured an article highlighting the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers’ (ZPP) project supported by CIPE, titled “Code of Good Practice – Dialogue Between Local Government and Busi...

Center for Accountable Investment’s Eric Hontz Shares Insights Following the Ukraine Recovery Conference

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As foreign investment opportunities take shape, how will that work and what will be the role of Ukraine’s large network of SMEs that have helped keep the country running through war? CIPE’s Director of the Center for Accountable Investment, Eric Hontz, joined NPR affiliate, WYPR’s Midd...

CIPE Experts Share Insights on Sri Lanka Economy

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While visiting with program partners in Sri Lanka recently, CIPE experts were asked by media outlets to share their perspectives on current economic challenges and the path forward. Below are two interviews by CIPE Managing Director of Programs Abdu Alkebsi and John Morell, Regional Director of Asia...

CIPE Recognized by Kyrgyzstan’s National Alliance of Business Associations for Supporting Role

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Ivan Geletiuk, Head of the Secretariat of the National Alliance of Business Associations (NABA), thanked CIPE for its aid and partnership throughout the 15-year history of the organization. NABA was formed in 2007 as the Kyrgyz Republic’s first national forum for business associations. Since its i...

CIPE’s Natalia Otel Belan Discusses Ukraine’s Infrastructure Reconstruction Efforts

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Natalia Otel Belan, Regional Director for Europe and Eurasia at CIPE, discussed Ukraine’s infrastructure reconstruction efforts in a recent interview with Radio NV. Emphasizing the importance of involving the Ukrainian private sector, Natalia highlighted the need for local businesses’ pa...

Hailemelekot Asfaw, Country Director, CIPE East Africa, Gives Insights on Democracy and Commerce

CIPE in News | Hailemelekot Asfaw

Hailemelekot Asfaw, Country Director, East Africa Regional Office, was interviewed on Ethiopia’s Capital newspaper about CIPE’s work on economic dialogue and inclusive growth in the country. CIPE opened its East Africa regional office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2018. Since then, CIPE ...

CIPE’s Program Director Aurelio Garcia Discusses How AEO Certifications Enhance Economic Opportunities in the Latin American and Caribbean Region

CIPE in News | Aurelio García-Navarrete

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA) recently published an interview with CIPE’s Aurelio Garcia about trusted trader programs and work the organization is doing with the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation to enhance economic opportunities. Read the article (in...

Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) and CIPE Recognized for their Event, Call To Action Against Corruption: National Summit in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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‘Bangladesh can draw more investment if corruption remains less prevalent’ U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas spoke at the event, Call to Action against Corruption Summit, organized by the Centre for Governance Studies and the Center for International Private Enterprise. Since the...

CIPE’s Regional Director John Zemko Shares New Insights on How to Curtail Kleptocracy in Latin America

CIPE in News | John Zemko

Kleptocracy, A Growing Danger Chile provides an interesting case study of how countries are attempting to combat kleptocracy. It has historically featured regulatory stability, effective application of rule of law, and separation of powers. All of these are proven ways to stop or limit corrosive cap...

CIPE’s Senior Program Officer Florent Bakija Explains How Customs Clearing Is Being Transformed in Malawi

CIPE in News | Florent Bakija

Customs clearing agents play a crucial role in cross-border trade. Conformity is vital: errors ramp up delays and costs, discouraging trade and driving up prices for consumers. In Malawi, the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (GATF) is modernizing an unreliable, informal system that has impeded...

CIPE Partner Publishes Article on Safeguarding Digital Rights in Africa’s Growing Digital Economy

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CIPE’s partner, the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), published an article on the importance of safeguarding digital rights in a time of rapid digitalization across Africa. CIPESA outlined that “the adoption of technology tools and policies impactin...

The Extractive Sector: The State of Play in Mauritania

CIPE in News | Haroune Sidatt

CIPE Country Representative in Mauritania Mr. Haroune Sidatt was recently interviewed by Senegalese online newspaper Keur Massar Actu on the state of play of the Mauritanian extractive sector. Read the original post in French here. An English translation is below. Mr Sidatt, a private sector develop...

CIPE Partner Talks About Malaysia’s New Government on CSIS Podcast

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Tricia Yeoh, CEO of the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), was interviewed on Southeast Asia Radio, a podcast by the Center for Strategic & International Studies. Yeoh and host Gregory B. Poling talked about the formation and priorities of Malaysia’s new government. The Inst...

KNCCI Press Release Recognizes CIPE’s Work in Digital Economy

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The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) issued a press release about CIPE’s work to advance equitable digital transformation in Kenya. CIPE, along with KNCCI and the Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) in Kenya, published a policy brief to advance policy recommendat...

CIPE Quoted in Article on Chinese Investments in the EU

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CIPE’s Center for Accountable Investment Director Eric Hontz recently provided insights to Deutsche Welle on the topic of whether the EU will move to curb Chinese investments. Read Hontz’s analysis in Jo Harper’s article, accessible here. ...

Economic Inclusion and Promotion of the Private Sector in the Sahel: the G5Sahel and the CIPE Initiate the Process

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The G5 Sahel highlights its coordination with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) for efforts in the Sahel surrounding economic development and security. Learn more in this article. ...

CIPE and NED Leaders Meet with Taiwan’s President

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CIPE in World Movement for Democracy Delegation CIPE’s Executive Director Andrew Wilson and National Endowment for Democracy CEO and President Damon Wilson met with Taiwan’s president as part of a World Movement for Democracy joint delegation. Look here for more details on what president Tsai In...

CIPE, Shega, Swaye Ventures Launch Research Study, Policy Brief

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CIPE in partnership with Shega and Swaye Ventures Launch Research Study and Policy Brief on How to Unlock Access to Finance for MSMEs in Ethiopia Through Digital Channels. The study aimed to understand the debt financing ecosystem and identify opportunities for digital finance vehicles to unloc...

NED highlights CIPE’s support for Afghan partners

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The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and its core institutes, including CIPE, played a key role in supporting partners inside Afghanistan and coordinated the evacuation of over 1,024 Afghan grantees and their families after the Taliban took over the country in August 2021. In August and Septe...