Resources - Center for International Private Enterprise

Youth Programming at CIPE

Guides & Tools | Ritika Singh, Leila Zarifi

The 2.4 billion young people in the world today represent the largest youth population in history. Further, 90% of the world’s youth live in developing countries, 20% of whom do not have access to education, training, or employment. Research conducted by think thanks and international bodies such ...

Engagement of Multi-Stakeholder in TVET Sector: Policy Analysis and Recommendations

Case Studies | Angelita Bonsilao

This paper is intended to serve as a reference/ support for policy makers, academe, and the businesses, in making policy decisions (regulatory, non-regulatory, and mixed options) towards the development of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the Philippines.

Samriddhi – Arthalaya

Case Studies

Organization: Samriddhi – The Prosperity Foundation Country: Nepal Name of the Practice/Program: Arthalaya: A School of Economics and Entrepreneurship. Start date: January 2009 1. What is the problem addressed by this practice? Owing to predominant socialist thoughts in the political-econ...

Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Policy Advocacy for Youth Entrepreneurship

Case Studies

Organization: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry Country: Pakistan Name of the Practice/Program: Policy Advocacy for Youth Entrepreneurship Start date: 2007 1. What is the problem addressed by this practice? Pakistan is a country of burgeoning young people as almost 60 percent of our p...

Economic Inclusion: Leveraging Markets and Entrepreneurship to Extend Opportunities

Articles | Kim Eric Bettcher, Teodora Mihaylova

Economic inclusion refers to equality of opportunity for all members of society to participate in the economic life of their country as employers, entrepreneurs, consumers, and citizens. Effective strategies for inclusion engage under-represented groups in the design and implementation of policies a...

Guide to Youth Advocacy

Guides & Tools | Maiko Nakagaki, Anna Kompanek, Frank Stroker

Young people play an essential role in driving innovation in policy by injecting new ideas and solutions into the legislative process. However, engaging youth in policy advocacy can be both challenging and counterproductive, as misinterpretations can easily be made regarding such a broad range of pe...

Guide to Youth Entrepreneurship Programs

Guides & Tools | Maiko Nakagaki, Colin Bueger, Lauren Citrome, Molly Brister, Anna Kompanek

This guidebook is a resource for chambers of commerce, associations, and other business-oriented groups seeking to address some of the obstacles that young people face as they attempt to enter the economy in their communities. Its purpose is to share practical lessons practices from youth entreprene...

Strategies for Policy Reform Volume 2: Engaging in Democratic Governance

Case Studies

Strategies for Policy Reform, Volume 2 reveals how local reformers in partnership with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) have transformed policy dialogue in their countries to create a vibrant private sector and civil society. This volume presents models of effective, innovative...

Promoting Youth Development: Policy options and reform recommendations

Articles | Eric Hontz

In order to capture the potential of the dramatic increase in the youth population, new policies need to be developed in an inclusive manner. Today’s youth are tomorrow’s business leaders and elected officials. A well-crafted set of policies developed with the input of youth is critical for the ...

Strategies for Policy Reform: Experiences from Around the World

Case Studies | Kim Eric Bettcher, Teodora Mihaylova, Julie Johnson

This book presents case studies of effective, innovative reform programs designed and implemented by business associations, think tanks, and other independent organizations in partnership with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE). Each chapter illustrates an important theme in the ...