Who We Are

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 National Endowment for Democracy. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and journalists to build the civic institutions vital to a democratic society. Read more >>

Thank you to all those who participated and contributed to the success of Democracy that Delivers for Women. Please check back for updates and multimedia resources from the conference!

Learn more about how CIPE helps develop democracy that delivers all over the world:

• CIPE's programs on Women around the world
• International Women's Week on the CIPE Development Blog
• View How to Start a Business: A Guide for Women (pdf)

CIPE Releases Governance Principles for Business Associations and Chambers of Commerce

“From our work around the world we know that good governance is the foundation upon which successful chambers and associations are built,” said John D. Sullivan, CIPE Executive Director. “We are especially excited about our partnership with WCF on this initiative and are looking forward to future joint work to ensure that these principles inspire a broad movement towards better governance in chambers and associations globally.”

• Read the press release.
• Download the publication (pdf).

CIPE Names Karen Kerrigan as New Chairperson

Washington, DC – The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) today announced that entrepreneurship and small business expert Karen Kerrigan is the new Chair of the Board. Ms. Kerrigan, a member of the CIPE Board of Directors since 2007, will begin her term today, with an immediate focus on CIPE’s upcoming Democracy that Delivers for Women conference on June 20-21 in Washington, DC.

• Read Karen Kerrigan's CIPE profile.
• Learn more about Karen Kerrigan on the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council website.
• View the press release (pdf).
• Follow Karen Kerrigan on Twitter (@KarenKerrigan).
• Hear Karen Kerrigan talk about CIPE on Small Business Advocate radio.

CIPE Publications:
Advancing Corporate Governance in the MENA Region

CIPE and the Global Corporate Governance Forum have developed a new guidebook, “Advancing Corporate Governance in the Middle East and North Africa: Stories and Solutions,” which presents real-world examples of how companies in the MENA region improved their governance practices in ways that benefited performance and growth. The publication is accompanied by a short video that tells the corporate governance story of two companies — NCA Rouiba in Algeria and Nuqul Group in Jordan. For a print copy of the book, please e-mail: CGMENA@cipe.org. Learn more about the book here. Download the book (English, Arabic). View the video (Youtube). Also with Arabic subtitles (Youtube).

Join CIPE in launching KnowHow, a new online resource that matches the professional skills of corporate or individual volunteers with associations seeking technical assistance. KnowHow benefits from CIPE’s experience working with civil society organizations in over 100 countries. CIPE staff perform due diligence on each association to determine its eligibility for KnowHow.

Learn more about how CIPE helps connect associations with the technical assistance to be a force for change by clicking on these links:

• Read CIPE Deputy Director Jean Rogers' remarks from the KnowHow Exchange launch at the United Nations on March 8, 2011 (pdf).

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CIPE @ 25 Recap

Learn about and celebrate CIPE's significant achievements and initiatives in the past 25 years.