Resources - Center for International Private Enterprise

Asala, The Palestinian Businesswomen’s Association

05.10.2023 | Case Studies | Stephen Rosenlund, Karim Shaaban, Connie Gonzalez, Marie A. Principe, Gabriella Butler

Women are most acutely impacted by the consequences of conflict and poverty in the Palestinian Territories and are also a significant source of civic leadership and untapped potential for economic development. Since 2014, CIPE’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) division has worked in partnershi...

Promoting Women Leaders Globally in Economic Recovery Project Final Results

05.02.2023 | Annual Reports

Background on the Promoting Women Leaders Globally in Economic Recovery Project The Center for Women’s Economic Empowerment (CWEE) at CIPE empowers women to overcome economic inequality and lead private sector engagement, entrepreneurial ventures, and partnerships. CWEE strengthens community and g...

Private Sector How-To Guides to Assess and Incorporate Gender Equity Practices

04.19.2023 | Guides & Tools

CIPE partnered with EAFIT University in Medellin, Colombia, to research how private sector companies can integrate gender equity policies and initiatives at the company level. EAFIT University is a member of the Business Alliance for Gender Equity in Antioquia, a public-private initiative launched i...

Research To Support Women’s Economic Empowerment

03.23.2023 | Articles | Connie Gonzalez, Sahra Rajani

The Center for Women’s Economic Empowerment (CWEE) at CIPE advances gender equality in emerging markets to build more inclusive, thriving economies and democracies that deliver for all citizens. This brief outlines how CIPE supports women’s economic empowerment (WEE) by partnering with instituti...

Celebrating 18 Years of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Leadership in Romania

01.27.2023 | Case Studies | Carmen Stanila, Camelia Bulat

“In Europe people celebrate entering adulthood when they turn 18, but not many organizations reach this age. For an organization to last for such a long time, this means it provides value, it relies on committed members, and proves able to change with the times,” says Maria Grapini, a founding m...

Women’s Economic Empowerment and Online Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Harassment (GBVH) Factsheet

01.18.2023 | Guides & Tools | Morgan Townsend, Louisa Tomar, Connie Gonzalez

CIPE’s Center for Women’s Economic Empowerment (CWEE) advances gender equality in emerging markets to build more inclusive, thriving economies and democracies that deliver for all citizens. This briefer outlines how online gender-based violence and sexual harassment (GBVH) impacts women’s econ...

Intersection of Gender-based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) and Women’s Entrepreneurship and Women’s Economic Empowerment

09.20.2022 | Case Studies | Ipshita Ghosh

Background: This research paper examines the intersection between women’s economic empowerment (WEE) and responses to gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) at the workplace. The paper draws on information collected using qualitative methodologies, including interviews with key stakeholde...

An Assessment of Women’s Rights in Corporate Compliance Programs in Turkey

09.12.2022 | Case Studies

Report by PAR Research and Consultancy Inc. and CIPE on Women’s Rights in Corporate Compliance Programs in Turkey PAR Research and Consultancy Inc. and CIPE have developed a comprehensive report on corporate compliance programs that address women’s rights in Turkey. The report outlines exi...

11 Questions and Answers about Women on Boards

08.26.2022 | Guides & Tools

The Importance of Women’s Representation on Boards CIPE’s Center for Women’s Economic Empowerment and partner, the Corporate Governance Center (CGC) foundation in Armenia, collaborated to publish “11 Questions and Answers about Women on Boards” based on the CGC’s Women on Boards trai...

Inclusive Communication: Gender-Sensitive, Inclusive and Accessible Language

08.18.2022 | Guides & Tools

Background: “Inclusive Communication: Gender-Sensitive, Inclusive and Accessible Language” consolidates current standards and practices as defined by multilateral international and humanitarian organizations for more inclusive English-language communication. The document incorporates internatio...