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• Implementation Gaps and Public Information in Argentina

  

  In every country, sound laws are a key foundation of democratic governance and economic development. Crafting such laws, however, is only part of the path to... Read more

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

• Business Women Take Charge in Papua New Guinea

  

  The first shipment of liquefied natural gas is set to leave the shores of Papua New Guinea (PNG) in late May. This multi-billion dollar project is among the... Read more

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

• Multinationals Discuss Issues with Supply Chain Compliance in Pakistan

  

  “I see a great need of vendor supply chain training providers to run the show effectively. If we want growth, train the relevant person first” — Ayesha Muharram... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Indexing the Well-Being of Youth: An Opportunity for Nepal

  In early April, I attended the launch event for a report entitled The Global Youth Wellbeing Index, at the Center for Strategic International Studies (CSIS).... Read more

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

• Tunisian Business Leaders Weigh in on Country’s Future

  

  Since the revolution, CIPE partner IACE – the Institut arabe des chefs d’entreprises, or Arab Institute of Business Leaders – has reached out to citizens from... Read more

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

• Business Loan Program for Pakistan Youth is Only a First Step

  

  Youth is a vital asset for every country`s progress. Pakistan has incredible youth but due to issues like shortage of funds, political unrest, and the lack of... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Can Kenya’s Government Replicate Ports Success to Create Jobs?

  

  Mombasa Port. (Photo: Business Daily)By Ben KiraguOne of the things Kenya’s new government succeeded in doing within its first year was to reduce the number of... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Can Decentralization Solve Political Gridlock in Lebanon?

  

  LCPS President Sami Atallah (second from left) presenting at a roundtable discussion on decentralization draft law in Beirut on April 16, 2014. Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Celebrating 30 Years as a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Affiliate

  

  Since its inception, CIPE has been an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. A large part of CIPE’s mission revolves around strengthening chambers of... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Lessons from U.S. Manufacturing Associations for Kenya

  

  Frida W. Mbugua is a CIPE ChamberLINKS participant at the Manufacturing Alliance for Productivity and Innovation in Arlington, Virginia. Read more

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

• Entrepreneurship in Egypt and Tunisia After the Arab Spring

  

  In 2011, both Tunisia and Egypt were rocked by popular protests against economic and political repression that ended in the ouster of their authoritarian... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• How Does Corruption Affect the Alibaba IPO?

  

  Last week Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO). Read more

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

• Redefining the Role of the Business Community in Pakistan

  

  “To realize sheer benefits of the GSP Plus status the government should take rationalized steps to minimize the cost of doing business as lack of resources and... Read more

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

• A Ray of Hope on Health Care from an Unlikely Source

  

  Health care professionals in Egypt conduct a stakeholder analysis to help spell out governance principles for Egyptian hospitals.A hip replacement in the... Read more

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

• Learning from the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce

  

  Aliya Ahmed is a CIPE ChamberLINKS participant at the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce in Denver, Colorado.It’s been three weeks now since my arrival here i... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Way Forward in Afghanistan: Looking Beyond 2014

  

  By Huzaifa Shabbir Hussain and Hammad SiddiquiAs neighbors, Pakistan and Afghanistan have a number of commonalities. Both are predominantly Muslim countries... Read more

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

• Economic Journalism Driving Democratic Debate

  

  When Maxim Tsoi, a journalist for the Kyrgyzstan newspaper Vecherny Bishkek, made the four-hour drive last spring to the town of Talas on the border with... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2014 BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• No Laughing Matter: Press Freedom in Latin America Takes a Hit

  

  “Police and prosecutors search the home of Fernando Villavicencio and take documentation of corruption.” – Cartoon by Xavier Bonilla, published in El Universo o... Read more

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

• 2014 Global Editorial Cartoon Competition Open!

  

  2012-2013 1st Place Winner, Democratic Governance category. By Seyedbehzad Ghafarizadeh (Iran/Canada).Can you create a picture that’s worth a thousand words? Read more

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

• Venezuela’s Steady Decline

  

  To anyone who has traveled frequently to Venezuela, the deterioration of the country is palpable. By day, people fear driving and getting stuck in traffic... Read more

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