Statements & News Releases - Center for International Private Enterprise

CIPE Releases Report to Help Business Associations Develop Investment Screening Protocols

05.16.2023 | Statement/News Release

Today, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) released Shaping Investment Security Policy: A Guide to Business Associations, authored by globally recognized investment security expert Dr. Sarah Bauerle Danzman, PhD. Facilitated by BusinessEurope and informed by more than 35 interview...

New Report Details Impact of Ukrainian Oligarchs on Country’s Economy

03.14.2023 | Statement/News Release

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), in partnership with the Centre for Economic Strategy (CES), today released the report “Oligarchic Ukrainian Capital,” which details the impact of Ukrainian oligarchs on the country’s economy, and the methods they use. The report a...

CIPE Highlights Programs To Support Women’s Economic Empowerment Around International Women’s Day

03.07.2023 | Statement/News Release

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), is commemorating International Women’s Day with a new article series recognizing the achievements of women and highlighting efforts to advance gender equality. Throughout all of March, CIPE will post new research, a blog series on integrating...

CIPE and EBRD Launch Gender Diversity on Boards Programme In Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece

03.06.2023 | Statement/News Release

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a joint corporate governance training initiative for women business leaders in southeast Europe. This agreement will address unde...

CIPE and CASCHT Release Groundbreaking Report on the Ukrainian Economy

02.28.2023 | Statement/News Release

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), in partnership with the Kyiv-based Center for Analytical Studies and Countering Hybrid Threats (CASCHT), today released a report on Ukraine’s economy. The report, authored by CASCHT and commissioned by CIPE, examines the consequences of “c...

Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

02.01.2023 | Statement/News Release

WASHINGTON D.C., February 2, 2023 – The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), a global organization that works alongside local partners in communities worldwide to strengthen democracies and build competitive markets, kicked off its 40th anniversary celebration today with the release...

Export Bahrain Signs a Strategic MoU With CIPE to Enhance Support of MSMEs

11.15.2022 | Statement/News Release | Abdulwahab Alkebsi

November, 14, 2022 (Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain): Export Bahrain has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CIPE (Center for International Private Enterprise) to foster the growth of Bahraini MSMEs through the “Economic Diversification and Access to Finance in Bahrain” project. The signi...

CIPE Mourns Passing of Founding Director Phillip Truluck

10.10.2022 | Statement/News Release

CIPE mourns the recent passing of democracy champion Phillip N. Truluck, a founding director of the organization and longtime member of its Board. Remembered by many as a visionary policy expert and strategist, Truluck was among the earliest and most avid supporters of CIPE’s mission to serve as ...

Maria Ressa to Chair World Movement for Democracy Steering Committee

10.04.2022 | Statement/News Release

CIPE congratulates Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa, who has been selected to chair the Steering Committee for the World Movement for Democracy at the National Endowment for Democracy. Over the years CIPE has partnered with Ressa and her organization, Rappler digital media company, to promote go...

CIPE Mourns Loss of First Executive Director and NED Co-Founder

08.23.2022 | Statement/News Release

CIPE mourns the recent passing of its first Executive Director and National Endowment for Democracy (NED) Co-Founder Michael (Mike) Samuels, who was 83. Samuels is remembered as an intellectual force on economic policy issues and a passionate advocate for the creation and support of U.S. democracy a...

Economic Inclusion Is Integral to Democratic Resilience

06.24.2022 | Statement/News Release | Andrew Wilson

Amid Global Pride observances, CIPE affirms its belief that democracy can only truly take root and endure when all segments of society are able to pursue economic, political, and civic opportunities without fear of reprisal. Economic inclusion is integral to efforts for achieving sustainable market ...

Entrepreneurs Club of Mauritania Hosts a National Workshop on Business Environment and Role of SMEs

06.22.2022 | Statement/News Release

On June 2nd, 2022, the Entrepreneurs Club of Mauritania, organized a national workshop on business environment improvement and the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in economic development in Sahel countries like Mauritania. The workshop was sponsored by CIPE as part of the G5 Sahel Econo...

CIPE Mourns Passing of Egypt Program Director Randa ElZoghbi

05.13.2022 | Statement/News Release

CIPE mourns the recent passing of Egypt Program Director Randa ElZoghbi, revered for her leadership and innovation in developing public policy excellence programs, partnerships to unleash small business and entrepreneurship potential, and economic reforms in the region. “Randa was among CIPE’s l...

CIPE Launches New Publication “Doing Business with Integrity: Stories from SMEs in Europe and Eurasia”

04.15.2022 | Statement/News Release

As part of its effort to promote ethical business conduct and support SMEs to grow and innovate, CIPE has launched a collection of seven stories of SMEs from Europe and Eurasia who are committed to business ethics. These stories offer new and valuable insights into how doing business with integrity ...

CIPE Honors Madeleine K. Albright

03.23.2022 | Statement/News Release

As we mourn the passing of Madeleine K. Albright, longtime Chair of the National Democratic Institute (NDI), CIPE joins colleagues and friends around the world who are reflecting on her unparalleled contributions to advancing democracy, freedom, and human rights. Albright’s work is mirrored in ma...

CIPE Celebrates the Launch of the ‘Emprende Mujer’ Program at the Corali Women’s Business Resource Center in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

03.11.2022 | Statement/News Release

Launch of the ‘Emprende Mujer’ Program On March 10, CIPE and its local partner the Regional Network of Managers Group (RNGG) celebrated the official launch of the ‘Emprende Mujer’ program at the Corali Women’s Business Resource Center (WBRC) in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Corali is a phys...

Solidarity With Ukraine and Defense of Democracy Worldwide

03.03.2022 | Statement/News Release

Statement by the NED Family: The National Endowment for Democracy, the National Democratic Institute, the International Republican Institute, the Center for International Private Enterprise, and the Solidarity Center Vladimir Putin’s illegal and unjustified attack on a sovereign, free Ukraine is ...

We Stand with Ukraine
Statement from Andrew Wilson, CIPE Executive Director

02.23.2022 | Statement/News Release | Andrew Wilson

These past few days and weeks have been ones of monumental importance to the structure of the post-war era. The Kremlin has, again, challenged well-established borders and drawn new lines on the map of Europe. Ukraine, as an emerging market and democracy, is under intense pressure. Liberal democraci...

CIPE To Host Panel at March 11 World Bank Forum

02.18.2022 | Statement/News Release | CIPE

CIPE will be hosting a panel at this year’s World Bank fragility forum. The session is scheduled for 11:30 AM on March 11. It will be an opportunity to discuss the steps the private sector is taking to reduce insecurity and support economic recovery in the region with Sahelian business leaders...

CIPE Unveils Study on Tunisia’s Potential Economic Future

02.15.2022 | Statement/News Release | CIPE

CIPE hosted a virtual event to present and discuss the results of the Perceptions on Tunisia’s Socio-Economic Context survey that was launched as part of the Knowledge Hubs for Democratic Transitions (HUBS) project. Some 40 participants attended the Feb. 4 event to discuss recent economic instabil...