Newsletters
This OverseasREPORT highlights the work of CIPE partner the Instititue for Economic Affairs in Ghana to address the financial crisis and the launch of a groundbreaking survey on corruption in Egypt. Look for a special feature on good governance and anti-corruption.
The current issue presents Paraguay's and Yemen's efforts towards reform, and highlights the conference that CIPE held in Kyiv, Ukraine, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Also, find out more about CIPE's Chamber L.I.N.K.S. program.
| Fall 2009 Issue No.42
Read about the Russia-U.S. Joint Working Group on Investment and Institutional Integrity and their presentation to President Obama (pictured below) in the latest edition of the OverseasREPORT. Also, learn about anti-corruption efforts in Egypt and Indonesia, youth entrepreneurship in Lebanon, women leaders in Pakistan, reformers in Belarus, and more!  Summer 2009 Issue No.41 This issue emphasizes the critical importance of market-oriented reform for Moldova in times of severe economic crisis, as advocated for by the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives, CIPE’s Moldovan partner. Also featured in this issue is former CIPE board member and U.S. Ambassador to Finland Ms. Barbara Barrett’s third visit in Romania and her constant involvement with the Coalition of Women Business Associations in Romania ever since its creation. Winter 2009 Issue No.39 Find in this issue of the Overseas Report articles on CIPE's Regional Office training in Azerbaijan, the launch of the Moldovan National Business Agenda and the growing business representation in Kyrgyzstan. Fall 2008 Issue No. 38 This issue includes such exciting stories as new business opportunities in Paraguay, strategy changes inAfrica, and fighting corruption in Russia. Also highlighted is the development and early success of the Efham entrepreneurship program, Pakistani coporations embracing corporate social responsibility, and the growth of the ICT sector in Romania. |
Summer 2008 Issue No. 37 The Summer 2008 Overseas Report highlights CIPE Afghanistan’s exciting new economic education program with Afghan MPs; Russian President Medvedev’s decree that will eliminate a number of barriers to doing business in Russia, a direct result of CIPE partners’ advocacy at the national level; CIPE Pakistan’s new voluntary corporate governance guide for family-owned firms, a first in Asia; and the World Bank Institute’s new guide and companion web portal for combating corruption. |
Spring 2008 Issue No. 36 Featured in this issue is CIPE Partner the Kenyan Association of Manufacturers' (KAM) work with Kofi Annan in negotiating a peace agreement following the disputed outcome of Kenya's recent presidential election. You'll also learn about CIPE's latest work on corporate governance in the Middle East and the success of an entrepreneurship education program, Tashabos, in Afghanistan. |
Winter 2008 Issue No. 35 CIPE welcomed the new year with some exciting accomplishments. In the most recent issue of the Overseas Report, USAID Administrator Henrietta H. Fore and Assistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia Douglas Menarchik visited CIPE's office in Bucharest, Romania to acknowledge its phenomenal success over the past 15 years. Community leaders in northern Iraq released the Kurdistan Business Agenda, to serve as a model for economic and democratic reform throughout Iraq. New CIPE Board Member Karen Kerrigan writes about her experience inspiring businesswomen and working small business. Read these stories and many more in the Winter 2008 edition of CIPE's Overseas Report.  Connections - the newsletter for women business associations in South-Eastern EuropeNo. 4- January 2006 No. 3- November 2005 No. 2- July 2005 No. 1- April 2005  CWBA Focus- the newsletter of the Coalition of Women Business Associations in RomaniaNo. 2- July 2004 No. 1- May 2004 |
LATEST
CIPE Celebrates UN International Youth Day
In celebration of UN International Youth Day on August 12, 2010, CIPE has created a series of blog posts, photos, and videos about inspiring young people working to strengthen democracy around the world. These emerging leaders make sure that their voices are heard and their needs are met. In so doing, they uphold their responsibilities as citizens and help create positive change in their communities.
CIPE Development Institute is an open resource for students and professors around the world looking for self-study and classroom materials on democracy, market economy, and their role in development.
In celebration of UN International Youth Day on August 12, 2010, CIPE has created a series of blog posts, photos, and videos about inspiring young people working to strengthen democracy around the world. These emerging leaders make sure that their voices are heard and their needs are met. In so doing, they uphold their responsibilities as citizens and help create positive change in their communities.
CIPE's 2010 International Youth Essay Contest is now closed. Winners will be announced soon.
The three contest topics are: Democracy that delivers, Entrepreneurship and society, or Women and participation. Winning articles will be published by CIPE and will receive a $1,000 honorarium. Read more
The three contest topics are: Democracy that delivers, Entrepreneurship and society, or Women and participation. Winning articles will be published by CIPE and will receive a $1,000 honorarium. Read more
CIPE Development Institute is an open resource for students and professors around the world looking for self-study and classroom materials on democracy, market economy, and their role in development.
PROGRAM UPDATES
The Association of Business Women and Top Managers in Brasov (Romania) Launches CIPE Publication
CIPE Regional Office Director Facilitates Serbian Association of Managers' Board Retreat
RCOM Invited to Provide Advocacy Training to the Macedonian Chamber for Information and Communication Technology (MASIT)
Romanian ICT Coalition’ Efforts in Advancing Public Policies Promoted as Best Practices in the Eastern Europe Region
CIPE IN ROMANIA & THE REGION
Strengthen Business Support Organizations in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia and Romania Program (2007-2008)
KEY RESOURCES
- CIPE Development Institute
- Business Fighting Corruption Portal
- National Business Agenda Handbook (English)
- National Business Agenda Handbook (Romanian)
- National Business Agenda Handbook (Russian)
- Advocacy Guidebook (English)
- Advocacy Guidebook (Armenian)
- Advocacy Guidebook (Russian)
- Corporate Governance Handbook
- A Practical Guide to Advocacy Campaigns: The Romanian Experience
- Guide for Business Associations - Montenegro: How to Advocate Effectively (Serbian)