Center for International Private Enterprise

We work to empower entrepreneurs and advance economic freedoms to help foster resilient communities in vulnerable regions of the world. By creating economic opportunity, CIPE addresses the drivers of instability and strengthens local economies. This approach helps create a safer and more secure world for all. #FreetoCompete https://bit.ly/3Crbmth

#Armenia | CIPE’s "Corrosive Capital and Strategic Corruption Offline and Online Training for Investigative Journalists" program, supported by the UK International Development, concluded on January 24 with the final session hosted by the Central Bank of Armenia. During this session, participants gained valuable insights into the Central Bank's role and practices in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. After the training, the program held a certificate award ceremony. Participants from both cohorts received certificates recognizing their active participation and copies of the Tracking Corrosive Capital guidebook, which a leading media expert tailored to the local context. His Majesty’s Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Armenia, John Gallagher, presented the certificates, underscoring the critical role investigative journalism plays in addressing Corrosive Capital and Strategic Corruption in Armenia. This 1.5-month program equipped participants with essential skills to investigate and report on complex financial and corruption-related issues. CIPE Europe & Eurasia

Interested in how investors inspire change and create pathways to success? Join the 5th session of the Entrepreneurship Exchange Series on Thursday, January 30 hosted by Restless Development and CIPE. Register here: http://bit.ly/EEseries5

We’re celebrating one year of our Center for Digital Economy and Governance! Together with our partners, CIPE supports the private sector to leverage technology and the digital economy to advance digital transformation, strengthen cross-border trade, and shore up cybersecurity. Join us in ushering in innovation that is pro-democracy, pro-markets, and pro-humanity. https://bit.ly/3PO5pty

I am delighted to announce the start of a new project on assessing the impact of the EU corporate sustainability legislation on companies in ASEAN. The project has been commissioned by CIPE, the Center for International Private Enterprise (https://lnkd.in/e-jVegNY) The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) will place new demands on companies throughout global supply chains. Given the uneven state of business standards in the ASEAN region, how can companies in the region comply with this ambitious new legislation? Our team of researchers, brought together by IBLF Global, will assess what are called “pain points”, in other words, the key capacity issues and knowledge gaps that must be overcome if companies in ASEAN are to attain the sustainability standards demanded by the EU. Our report will equip a wide range of stakeholders from the public and private sectors to prepare for the new legislation. It will be used by regulators and the multinational and national companies with large supply chains in the region to stimulate legal and regulatory reform, introduce new codes of conduct, and promote the best principles and practices. It will help to inspire and incentivise a new generation of SMEs to do business in a new way. Meet our team, consisting of top practitioners from five ASEAN countries: (from left to right): Yunety Tarigan (Indonesia), Dr Mark Lovatt (Malaysia), Clara Feng (Singapore), Jose Solomon Cortez (Philippines) and Tanatat Puttasuwan (Thailand). Watch this space for further updates about the project and our findings!

Young professionals: are you working or volunteering in the anti-corruption space? Or are you interested in entering the field? We want to hear from you! Take this quick survey to help inform CIPE's Anti-Corruption and Governance Center's work with young professionals across the globe: https://bit.ly/4g6gX5Y #anticorruption #survey

Effective associations rely on board-issued policies to tackle critical issues and uphold the organization's integrity. Join CIPE's Director of Association Development, Stephen Rosenlund, Esq., CAE, IOM, and Association Options, LLC's President, William Pawlucy, MPA, CAE, IOM, for a virtual interactive session on the why's and how's of building effective nonprofit policies. A new policy toolkit, developed by Association Options in collaboration with CIPE, will be shared with associations leaders. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eGazBthx

So happy to welcome Armine to the global CIPE team! #sayhello #newhire

We couldn’t agree more with Kristalina Georgieva – the time is now to expand economic stability through economic opportunity. Let’s support #governments in creating environments that help private sectors everywhere create jobs and reduce poverty. CIPE champions innovation, reform, and smart regulations that help global markets thrive.

Make CIPE a part of your January plans! Join us at our events this month: ► 1. CIPE launched its new Center of Excellence for Digital Economy and Governance in January 2024. CDEG supports CIPE's extensive network of partners in over 100 countries, providing new resources and expertise to propel innovation and support economic inclusion. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ewU2MKky ► 2. Effective associations rely on board-issued policies to tackle critical issues and uphold the organization's integrity. Join CIPE's Director of Association Development, Stephen Rosenlund, Esq., CAE, IOM, and Association Options, LLC's President, William Pawlucy, MPA, CAE, IOM for an interactive session on the why's and how's of building effective nonprofit policies: https://lnkd.in/eGazBthx ► 3. Calling all young entrepreneurs! Join Restless Development's 5th Entrepreneurship Exchange Session: https://t.co/pAFe3a369k