Resources - Center for International Private Enterprise

L’UNACOIS, Voix des Commerçants

12.20.2018 | Articles | Bacary Dabo

Cet article a été publié sur Medium. L’ Union Nationale des Commerçants et Industriels du Sénégal (UNACOIS) est devenue une véritable force de proposition dans le dialogue public-privé et un partenaire stratégique de l’Etat. Celle-ci est une position acquise après de longues an...

Building Partnerships for Kenya’s Digital Transformation

10.09.2018 | Articles

About the White Paper To promote dialogue on the governance of technology and the digital space in Kenya, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) hosted a forum, Building Partnerships for Kenya’s Digital Transformation on October 8, 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya. The forum was held in coop...

Digital Economy Enabling Environment Guide: Key Areas of Dialogue for Business and Policymakers

10.03.2018 | Guides & Tools | Louisa Tomar, Katrin Kulhmann, Megan Glaub, Mengyi Wang, Kim E. Bettcher, Anna Kompanek, Morgan Frost, Ana Maria Garces Escobar, Aditi Rao, Lanxin Chen, Brian Bieron

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and New Markets Lab (NML) present“Digital Economy Enabling Environment Guide: Key Areas of Dialogue for Business and Policymakers” This Guide aims to explain the complex legal and regulatory aspects of the digital economy for all stake...

Nigeria: Maritime Ports Feedback Report

09.20.2018 | Case Studies

Executive Summary Over the last decade, Nigerian maritime port sector experienced concerted efforts by different stakeholders (Federal Government in collaboration with private sector and development partners) to reposition it for efficiency and global best practices. For instance over the la...

Channeling the Tide: Protecting Democracies Amid a Flood of Corrosive Capital

09.18.2018 | Case Studies | John Morrell, Abdulwahab Alkebsi, Kim E. Bettcher, Claude G.B. Fontheim, Claire Garney, Ken Jaques, Pamela Kelley Lauder, Anna Kompanek, Natalia Otel Belan, Elena Padbury, Victoria Tellechea-Rotta, Andrew Wilson, John Zemko

Introduction & Summary There is an alarming trend occurring worldwide that threatens democracy and free market principles. A growing volume of evidence indicates that many forms of capital emanating from authoritarian nations are having a corrosive effect on democratic institutions a...

Empowering Inclusive Civic Engagements through Tech-Enabled Approaches and Tools in Kenya

01.31.2018 | Articles | Maiko Nakagaki

Article at a Glance: Tech-enabled monitoring and evaluation strategies and tools can help civic organizations more effectively represent local voices and participate effectively in the governance process. For any organization working on civic engagement, digital security should be one of the top pr...

Between a Rock and a Harsh Policy: The Dilemma of Corporate Governance and Business Ethics in Sudan

12.01.2017 | Articles | Dirdeiry M Ahmed

This article is based on a speech that Dirdeiry M. Ahmed, Ph.D., delivered in Khartoum, Sudan on August 7, 2017. Article at a Glance Sudan’s longtime isolation from the global economy has led to weak legal institutions, extremely limited adoption of global anti-corruption and corporate governance...

2016 Annual Report

06.20.2017 | Annual Reports |

In 2016, CIPE worked on over 130 projects in more than 50 countries. With projects spanning the globe, CIPE supports democratic and economic development in some of the world’s most challenging regions. Working in countries ranging from young and transition democracies to authoritarian non-democra...

Nigeria: Reforming the Maritime Ports

10.15.2016 | Case Studies

Executive Summary The efficiency of port operation is a major driver of trade and economic activities across countries. Unfortunately, over the years, users and operators at the Nigerian Ports have been facing lingering challenges and bottlenecks namely, infrastructure shortcomings, policy and regul...

2015 Annual Report

01.06.2016 | Annual Reports |

CIPE published its 2015 annual report in an all-digital, interactive format for the first time. Since the establishment of CIPE in 1983, the world has gone through many changes. CIPE has been at the forefront of promoting democratic governance and economic freedom around the globe. Our work is as ...