Who we are
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. CIPE’s key program areas include anti-corruption, advocacy, business associations, corporate governance, democratic governance, access to information, the informal sector and property rights, and women and youth. CIPE programs are supported by the National Endowment for Democracy, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Middle East Partnership Initiative, and the U.S. Embassy in Iraq Office for Private Sector Development.
 Center for International Private Enterprise Regional Office is the representative office of a non-profit, non-governmental American organization - CIPE. Its mission is to strengthen democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. Over the last 20 years, CIPE has supported more than 800 local initiatives in more than 95 developing countries to organize business associations and involve businesspeople in policy advocacy, institutional reform, and responsible governance. CIPE Regional Office promotes democratic values and economic growth by providing support to business associations, employers' associations, chambers of commerce and other membership-based organizations. |
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Regional Center for Organization Management Foundation
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RCOM's mission is to offer information, training and consulting services that will enable these entities to effectively accomplish their mission.
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RIOM's mission is to equip association leaders with the necessary knowledge and tools to help them advance the interests of their members.
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)