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• The Future of the U.S.-Africa Economic Relationship

  

  Last week Washington hosted nearly 50 African heads of state at the first-ever U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Countless meetings and conversations that took place... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• How Youth Are Working to Solve Global Problems

  Youth around the world are agents of change. They are political and economic leaders and participants in their communities, and have many thoughts on how to... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• One Woman’s Leadership Journey

  On April 7, 2012, entrepreneur and longtime women’s right activist Joyce Banda became Malawi’s first female president – and only second on the African... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Social Media in Pakistan Helps Engage Youth in the Democratic Process

  

  In the recent elections, social media such as Facebook and Twitter were instrumental in engaging youth and bringing them out to vote. But the question remains:... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Challenge of Anti-Corruption Compliance for Emerging and Frontier Market...

  

  “Among a people generally corrupt, liberty cannot long exist.” - Edmund BurkeUntil recently, corruption has been accepted and treated as a cultural norm in... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• For Alternatives to the Authoritarian Model, Look to South Africa

  

  Despite its lingering problems, South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy provides many valuable lessons.This week’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Fighting Corruption is Key for Growth in Africa

  

  Yesterday was the first day of the inaugural U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC. Representatives from CIPE’s partners in Africa – including associatio... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Role of Business in Advancing Political and Economic Freedom in Africa

  

  This week nearly 50 heads of state will attend President Obama’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC to discuss trade and investment, security,... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Moving Beyond the Bi-Polar View of Doing Business in Africa

  

  Gabarone is the capital of Botswana — one of the most developed and fastest-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa.By Naledi ModisaatsoneEconomic improvements... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• U.S. Companies Should Not Overlook Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa

  

  A growing textile industry is among the drivers of Ghana’s rapid economic growth in recent years. (Photo: Wall Street Journal.)By Chris BraddockNext week the... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Now Accepting Applications for CIPE Internships

  

  Internships are often great stepping stones to a full-time career, which is why the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is excited to announce... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Broadband Internet Access and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

  

  By Gustavo GuerreroWhile broadband internet has become an essential business tool, it has been slow to arrive in the areas that need the benefits of... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Businesses in Eastern Ukraine Threatened by Instability

  

  (Photo: Kyiv Post)When protesters first took to the streets in Ukraine’s largest cities in 2013, economic concerns were at the top of the agenda. Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Wheelbarrows Explain Rent-Seeking in Sudan

  

  When government regulations establish a privileged position for certain companies or individuals it often creates opportunities for rent-seeking — an abstract... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Fragile States Index 2013: A Snapshot of Global Stability

  

  The year 2013 proved to be politically dynamic, with many countries seeing political strife or even regime change — among other crises, Ukrainians took the... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Living Democracy

  

  Democracy is about more than just formal institutions. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)Narayan Adhikari is a CIPE-Atlas Corps Think Tank LINKS Fellow at the... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Gathering

  

  With all due respect to CIPE’s other partners, surely the coolest workspace in the CIPE family today is located in Saida, Lebanon. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Supporting Democracy Through… Tourism?

  

  For vacationers looking for more than some sun and relaxation, there is an endless array of creative travel options, from dining tours to ecotourism, service... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Call for Applications: Think Tank LINKS Fellowship!

  How can young people go beyond protesting on the streets to demand for change? For the past two years CIPE and Atlas Corps have supported energetic advocates... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Unrealized Potential of Volunteerism in Pakistan

  

  Fayyaz Bhidal is a CIPE-Atlas Corps Think Tank LINKS Fellow at the Atlantic CouncilSaturday, October 8, 2005 was an unfortunate day in the history of Pakistan. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY