CIPE has long supported the belief that entrepreneurs and private enterprise drive gains in productivity and innovation and are thus crucial to building prosperous societies that deliver opportunity to all. As such, CIPE has devoted significant attention to the development of the next generation of entrepreneurs by supporting business education programs in countries around the globe. Through programs like Tashabos in Afghanistan, Riyadeh in Syria and Turkey, and EmprendeAhora in Peru, tens of thousands of young people interested in starting their own businesses have gained the skills necessary to make their entrepreneurial dreams a reality.
This month’s Economic Reform Feature Service article highlights the success of Karolo Perez Vigil, a young entrepreneur from Tarapoto, Peru. Now eight years after he participated in the inaugural EmprendeAhora program in 2008, Karolo’s entrepreneurial endeavor provides productive employment, decent work, and economic opportunity for members of his community, and contributes to innovative and resilient infrastructure development. The article demonstrates the positive effect that small and medium-sized businesses can have on a country’s efforts to meet the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
To learn more about Karolo, his journey post-EmprendeAhora, and the impact he is having on his community today, read the latest Economic Reform Feature Service article.
Brent Ruth currently serves as a Senior Consultant with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE).
