Resources - Center for International Private Enterprise

Business Advocacy Flyer

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Strengthening freedom of association and building the capacity of business associations and think tanks empowers the private sector to participate in the democratic process. Local business associations, chambers of commerce,...

Democratic Governance Flyer

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Improving transparency and accountability in the public and private sectors; increasing support for democratic rights and freedoms. Democratic governance—giving citizens a say in how decisions are made—is fundamental to ensuring...

Enterprise Ecosystems Flyer

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Building the institutions of a market economy unleashes opportunity, reduces barriers to doing business, and creates a level playing field for all. Building the institutions of a market economy means...

Anti-Corruption & Ethics Flyer

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Improving integrity standards, increasing transparency, and strengthening compliance programs help the business community take collective action to address corruption. Systemic corruption erodes the legitimacy of laws and political leadership and...

Nigeria: Reforming the Maritime Ports

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...