Resources - Center for International Private Enterprise

Nigeria: Reforming the Maritime Ports

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...

Asia and the Pacific Flyer

Flyer

Regional Overview Challenges to democracy vary widely across countries in East and South East Asia, as does CIPE’s approach. In new, struggling, and transition democracies, CIPE projects target the institutional...

Europe and Eurasia Flyer

Flyer

Regional Overview Across Europe and Eurasia, sharp distinctions have emerged between countries striving to make progress on democratic and economic reform, and those marked by anti-democratic tendencies. In countries with...

South Asia Flyer

Flyer

Regional Overview Despite relatively open electoral systems and high levels of public participation, emerging democracies in South Asia have struggled to consolidate. Institutional flaws, weak governance, and entrenched interests have...

The Journey towards Effective Citizen Participation in Kenya

Case Studies

Introduction Elgeyo Marakwet County, roughly 329km northwest of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, is a richly varied county. It ranges in altitude from 800 to 2,400 meters above sea level, and...

Rapport sur l’Attractivité Régionale – IACE

Case Studies

Cet article détaille les effets de la decentralization et la déconcentration au cœur de la gouvernance locale dans le contexte de la nouvelle constitution Tunisienne. Dans l’esprit de cette nouvelle...

Supporting Women’s Entrepreneurship through Mentorships in Serbia

Articles

Article at a Glance Revitalizing Serbia’s economy requires encouraging more women to engage in the private sector at the small and medium enterprise level Women-to-women mentorship is crucial for supporting...

Economic Inclusion: Leveraging Markets and Entrepreneurship to Extend Opportunities

Articles

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...

Strategies for Policy Reform Volume 3: Case Studies in Achieving Democracy That Delivers Through Better Governance

Case Studies

Strategies for Policy Reform, Volume 3 contains the most recent and thoroughly detailed real world program experiences to date. Intended as inspiration and guidance for reformers, the cases capture a...

Guide to Youth Advocacy

Guides & Tools

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...

Public-Private Dialogue: The Key to Good Governance and Development

Articles

An increasing number of policy and governance challenges around the world demand private sector participation in order to generate viable solutions. The World Bank Group (WBG) and the Center for...

Building a Shared Vision for Economic Reform in Yemen

Case Studies

Introduction Following the 2011 popular uprising that toppled a decades-long authoritarian regime, Yemen began transitioning to democracy. The uprising was largely in response to the systemic failure of the previous...

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh

Case Studies

Introduction Since the 1980s, a remarkable transformation has been underway in Bangladesh. Once the scene of chronic famine, the country is now food self-sufficient, and its economy has averaged around...

Corporate Governance in Family-Owned Companies in Pakistan

Case Studies

Introduction Family-owned firms face a unique set of challenges that are rooted in an organizational structure that prevents these enterprises from attracting and retaining high-quality human capital, obtaining lower cost...

Formalizing Public-Private Dialogue with the Small and Medium Enterprise Sector in Senegal

Case Studies

Introduction As Senegal’s largest and most representative and well-organized business association, l’Union Nationale des Commerçants et Industriels du Senegal (UNACOIS) has played a significant role in the country’s policymaking process...

Tackling the Supply Side of Corruption in Thailand

Case Studies

Corruption is widespread in Thailand, hindering business activity and impeding economic growth. According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, Thailand ranks 102 out of 177 countries and territories. Since 2010, under...

Combating Corruption through Collective Action in Armenia

Case Studies

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) partnered with the Association for Foreign Investment and Cooperation (AFIC) in 2006 to establish a grassroots coalition of business associations and chambers of...

Achieving Democratic Gains through Corporate Governance in Palestine

Case Studies

Introduction Since its establishment in 2011 as the first independent civil society organization devoted wholly to the promotion of good corporate governance in Palestine, the Palestine Governance Institute (PGI) has...

Presidential Debates Ignite Policy Dialogue in Paraguay

Case Studies

Introduction In 2008, Paraguay’s political system emerged from 60 years of one-party rule when the Electoral Alliance won the elections and ousted the Colorado Party from power. With the end...

Instituting Improvements in Public Governance in the Philippines

Case Studies

Introduction At a conference held in Manila in 2013, the city of San Fernando presented the results of its work with the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA), CIPE’s longtime...