Contract Work & Requests for Proposals

The Center for Private Enterprise (CIPE) and Stanford University are seeking highly qualified business leaders, civil society professionals, journalists, and government officials for a Leadership Academy for Development (LAD) in August 2026! About CIPE CIPE is a non-profit organization that strengthens democracy and economic freedoms worldwide. CIPE works alongside local partners to build business environments...

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) invites expressions of interest from qualified researchers, policy analysts, economists, think tanks, business associations, and independent experts to contribute country papers for the inaugural Southeast Asia Business and Trade Barometer across seven Southeast Asian economies: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The Center for International Private Enterprise is pleased to invite interested consultants to submit technical and financial proposals for a consultancy engagement for the development of a policy brief on the enabling environment for beneficial ownership transparency disclosure. Through this engagement, CIPE seeks to commission an evidence-based policy brief that assesses the current beneficial ownership...

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or organizations to establish and facilitate a Thematic Working Group/s (WG) on Traceability, focused on advancing governance, transparency, and integrity across critical minerals value chains. Established under the Promoting Responsible Ownership and Transparency in Critical Minerals (PROTECT) project, the Working Group/s will...

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is seeking proposals from qualified economists, scholars, and subject-matter experts to contribute to an upcoming article series, “Reassessing the China Model.” This initiative seeks to critically examine prevailing narratives around China’s state-led development approach and to provide rigorous, evidence-based analysis on its underlying dynamics, trade-offs, and broader implications....

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is seeking proposals from qualified business associations, chambers of commerce, industry groups, or research organizations to convene a closed-door, invitation-only dialogue on supply chain regulatory fragmentation and economic resilience in East and Southeast Asia. The activity will gather private sector stakeholders to discuss how evolving economic security, trade,...

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is seeking proposals for a short-term consultancy to host a Critical Minerals Stakeholder Roundtable in Papua New Guinea. About CIPE The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the...

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is seeking proposals from qualified research institutions, think tanks, consultancies, or academic entities to conduct a scenario-based economic risk assessment on private sector resilience to maritime disruption in the Taiwan Strait. The study will examine the potential impacts of disruption on global and regional trade, supply chains, and...

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is seeking an individual consultant to support the expansion, institutional strengthening, and delivery of the Association and Chamber Excellence (ACE) Certification Program in Nigeria.

CIPE is seeking an expert or organization to produce a rigorous, evidence-based assessment of the current state of rules of origin in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, with particular attention to the risks and vulnerabilities that create opportunities for customs mismanagement, corruption, and regulatory capture. Looking at four categories of products – apparel, semiconductors, automotive, and ICT goods – the study will translate analytical findings into practical, policy-relevant insights for use by private sector associations and policymakers.

CIPE is seeking country research partners for the project Building Resilient Critical Minerals Supply Chains: Countering Malign Influence through Constructive Capital, Economic Governance, and Trusted Partner Alignment. The partners/consultants will conduct a comprehensive economic, policy, governance, and regulatory assessment of the critical minerals sector in Indonesia and the Philippines. The assessment will generate actionable policy...

CIPE is seeking an expert to develop a policy paper on the issues affecting micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (TPMEs) in Morocco.

CIPE Africa requires a scalable, multi-country HMO solution that provides quality healthcare access to its employees, spouses, and dependents (under 21 years of age) across six African countries. The ideal provider will offer a flexible plan structure that accommodates mid-year employee joiners and exits, package customization, and digital-first member engagement.

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is implementing the project “Addressing Democratic Deficits in Supply Chains”, funded by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). Mirror Gap Analysis of Trade Mis-Invoicing in Critical Minerals: Cobalt (Indonesia) | Lithium (Bolivia) | Copper (Zambia)

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is seeking an expert to design and deliver a three-day Business Associations Leadership and Management training program tailored for Business Membership Organization (BMO) leaders in Morocco. The program will focus on building core leadership and management competencies and practical skills needed to lead effectively in emerging market contexts and achieve measurable improvements in organizational performance.

CIPE seeks a qualified consultant or consortium to develop a Critical Minerals Governance Roadmap focused on mitigating governance, corruption, and transnational crime risks across critical mineral value chains in Africa, with an initial focus on 3T minerals (tin, tantalum, and tungsten) in high-risk contexts such as the Great Lakes Region. The roadmap may also draw on examples from other regions.

Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is seeking qualified organizations to support the implementation of activities under its Digital Economy and Governance Program in Armenia. The assignment focuses on strengthening the capacity of MSMEs and women entrepreneurs to participate in the digital economy, enhancing the role of business associations in delivering digital skills training, and...

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) invites technology companies to submit proposals and price quotations for a CRM solution and implementation. About CIPE CIPE is a business-oriented NGO working at the intersection of democracy, governance, and economic development, partnering with business associations, think tanks, and other organizations to implement homegrown, private sector solutions to...

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is seeking proposals from qualified individual consultants and organizations to assist CIPE in designing and convening a collaborative consultative national dialogue in July 2026 through a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) format focused on strengthening Samoa's economic governance, improving transparency in capital flows, and identifying practical measures that safeguard Samoa’s economic sovereignty...

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is seeking proposals from qualified individual consultants to conduct a risk assessment and gap analysis and develop a comprehensive risk management and cybersecurity plan for Guatemala’s Ventanilla Única para las Exportaciones (VUPE).