Center for International Private Enterprise

Gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) doesn’t just occur in the workplace; it’s prevalent online, too. Hear how CIPE is helping combat technology-facilitated GBVH in #Cambodia: https://lnkd.in/eFfkN4gP

Refugees are typically a group of people shut out from economic opportunity, and that’s a loss for everyone. Here’s how the private sector can help: https://lnkd.in/ejzSnzgQ #Refugee #Inclusivity

Corrosive capital is foreign investment that does more harm than good, CIPE Latin America and Caribbean Director Martin Friedl told Agencia EFE for an infobae article. It comes from authoritarian countries, encouraging corruption & worsening governance gaps: https://bit.ly/4e6koKb

Join CIPE and Pact on Tuesday, June 18, for a discussion on trends related to engaging the private sector for civic and media space. Featuring CIPE's Anna Kompanek, MBA, PMP, CCEP-I and Elena Ratoi, experts will share their insights on the threat of democratic backsliding on economic markets, areas of shared between private sector and civic actors, and opportunities and challenges for building cross-sector partnerships, among other topics. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eWFnDjEy #civicspace #democracy #CivicEngagement 

#Moldova | On June 7, #CIPE's partner, the Light Industry Employers Association APIUS - Asociația Patronală din Industria Ușoară, organized a workshop to address export challenges in the European single market. The workshop outlined regulatory obligations for the textile industry and featured speakers such as Roman Ladus from the Economic Council, Sabina Crigan, Export Expert at Gateway & Partners, and Onorina S., CIPE Program Manager for Moldova. Over 25 entrepreneurs engaged in discussions on enhancing competitiveness, improving export capacities, and capitalizing on new opportunities. This initiative will contribute to a White Paper by APIUS and CIPE, assessing the impact of the war in Ukraine on Moldova's Textile, Apparel, Footwear, and Leather Goods (TAFL) industry. The White Paper will offer insights into maintaining competitiveness and ensuring the long-term success of Moldova's textile industry. Center for International Private Enterprise

CIPE in Jordan recently implemented a two-day Coalition Management and Advocacy training workshop for the Insaf Coalition. Founded by the Jordan Forum For Business & Professional Women (JFBPW) with CIPE’s support, Insaf is the first and only national private-sector-oriented coalition in Jordan that has mobilized men and women to advance women’s economic empowerment. During the two-day workshop, CIPE's Center for Women’s Economic Empowerment (CWEE) and CIPE’s Levant team led a knowledge exchange session between the Insaf Coalition and similar organizations in Central Asia and the Levant subregion. CIPE’s organizational development and advocacy experts provided specialized training, technical assistance, and consultations to Insaf’s member organizations. They assisted the coalition in enhancing its strategic plan and optimizing governance structures to implement Insaf’s vision and mission effectively. For more about CIPE’s work in #Jordan, visit: https://lnkd.in/eDuTbxDx #MENA #EmpoweringWomen Center for International Private Enterprise

CIPE Center for Accountable Investment Director Eric K. Hontz shared insights about global challenges to economic security during his opening remarks at the Caspian Policy Center launch of its new report on Central Asia Investment Screening.   CIPE recently led the B5+1 Forum in Kazakhstan, where hundreds of Central Asia business leaders, policymakers, investors, and experts identified actions to advance regional economic integration. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gNsiCrDG #InvestmentScreening #CentralAsia #B5plus1

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), a long-time CAMCA Network partner, is supporting and participating in this year's CAMCA Forum in Bishkek on June 12-13, 2024. This event will gather 215 leaders from 22 countries to discuss regional solutions and opportunities. In Central Asia, CIPE collaborates with business organizations, civil society, and think tanks to promote integrity, facilitate public-private dialogue on regulatory reforms, and advocate for policies enhancing economic opportunity, trade, and investment. CIPE recently launched the B5+1 Forum to foster dialogue and regional cooperation, supporting the objectives of the C5+1 Economic and Energy Corridors. The upcoming CAMCA Forum will provide an opportunity for B5+1 subgroup leaders and CAMCA experts to discuss the future of the B5+1 process, reflecting on past successes and future opportunities. CAMCA Fellows will share their insights on sustaining and enhancing regional dialogue, with a focus on broadening economic cooperation across Eurasia. We look forward to productive discussions and innovative strategies to drive regional progress. #CAMCA2024BISHKEK #B5plus1

On the 30th of May 2024, we hosted two delegates from the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) at our MIM office in Petaling Jaya. Ms. Catherine Tai, Deputy Regional Director, Asia & the Pacific and Ms. Cynthia Gabriel, Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor joined us in discussions regarding potential partnership opportunities between the two organisations. This introductory meeting explored various avenues for collaboration in the area of Corporate Governance & Anti-Corruption Compliance. The exchange of ideas highlighted mutual interests and identified key areas where our joint efforts could significantly benefit both parties. We are optimistic that this engagement will pave the way for a fruitful and long-lasting partnership, contributing to the advancement of good governance practices within the country.

Foreign investment isn't always good for countries, CIPE Latin America and Caribbean Director Martin Friedl told Agencia EFE for an article published this week on Forbes Centroamérica. Corrosive capital is a form of investment that can do more harm than good, including widening governance gaps and encouraging #corruption. Read more: https://bit.ly/3RbgohD