Resources - Center for International Private Enterprise

Interest Group Participation in Government Groups in Kenya

11.15.2022 | Case Studies | David Irwin, Mercy Kyande

Background on Research Conducted in Kenya on Interest Groups and their Effectiveness The objective of interest groups and business associations is to influence public policy. These organizations accomplish this by engaging in dialogue and advocacy with policymakers, both elected and unelected. A pot...

Policy Brief and Research Report on the Assessment of Patients’ Satisfaction with Services Provided Under the Nigerian National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA/NHIS)

08.23.2022 | Surveys

Background on Policy Brief and Assessment: On August 9, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), in collaboration with CIPE held a hybrid Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) in Abuja to present the findings of the survey on patient satisfaction and challenges with services provided under the Nigerian Natio...

Tax Guide for Micro and Small Enterprises in Addis Ababa

08.19.2022 | Guides & Tools

The Taxation Guidebook for Micro and Small Enterprises in Addis Ababa provides an overview of the current tax legislation for Ethiopian micro and small businesses. The guidebook provides an overview of the tax legislation issued by the Ethiopian government and includes useful information regarding t...

Sahel Conference Report

02.10.2022 | Annual Reports

English The stakeholders of the Sahel Economic Coalition Initiative met in Nouakchott, Mauritania between September 13 to 16, 2021 to analyze the effects of the pandemic on the private sector, as well as the response plans of each G5 Sahel country. This event was a part of a process of constructive ...

Case Studies from the Sida Project in Ethiopia

01.25.2022 | Case Studies | CIPE East Africa Regional Office in Addis Ababa

Sida Project Case Studies Following a COVID-19 impact assessment in Ethiopia, CIPE established a revolving loan fund to benefit marginal economic actors – specifically women-owned businesses – to recover from the devastating consequences of the economic downturn triggered by the pandemic. To clo...

Report and Recommendations: CIPE and CBC’s Women’s Empowerment Conference on the AfCFTA

12.20.2021 | Articles

Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) provides one of the greatest opportunities for bolstering inclusive growth and sustainable development on the African continent. A significant milestone in Africa’s regional integration efforts, the AfCFTA will remove 90% of tariffs on...

Women Alliance of Business Associations in Zimbabwe (WABAZ)

08.31.2021 | Case Studies

Zimbabwe has battled democratic and economic instability since the early 2000s, leaving women and marginalized groups excluded from political and economic leadership. Government reform in 2009 provided one of the first opportunities for women to engage in economic policy and play a more visible role...

Africa Business Ethics Conference (ABEC), Nigeria 2020 — Conference White Paper

08.27.2021 | Articles

Introductory Note Looking ahead as CIPE publishes the Africa Business Ethics Conference (ABEC) 2020 White Paper summarizing the key takeaways from the conference, we are excited to announce that the place and date for ABEC 2021 has been fixed for Nairobi, Kenya around anticorruption week in...

Strengthening Business-to-Business Linkages in Ethiopia: A Guidebook for Chambers and Other Business Membership Organizations

06.08.2021 | Guides & Tools

Executive Summary The establishment of industrial parks near Ethiopian towns presents an untapped opportunity for local businesses and entrepreneurs to supply goods and services to international buyers. Ethiopian Chambers of Commerce and other business membership organizations (BMOs) can accelerat...

The Role of Women Entrepreneurs in Regional Stability in the Sahel

04.30.2021 | Case Studies | CIPE

CIPE is dedicated to supporting innovative solutions that support women business leaders and entrepreneurs across the Sahel. As an example of our approach, on March 16, CIPE hosted a virtual event titled, Contribution de l’Entrepreneuriat Féminin à la Stabilité au Sahel in collaboration with th...