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Who We Are The 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. Read more >> CIPE Releases 2009 Annual Report CIPE is pleased to announce the release of our 2009 Annual Report, celebrating the remarkable achievements and impact of our partners work throughout 2009. This report highlights some of the important successes we have had over the past year – including national-level anti-corruption legislation in Russia, notable achievements in corporate governance in the Middle East, and the first-ever Women’s National Business Agenda in Bangladesh. Read more >> Read the online version of the Annual Report Read the press release Comment on the CIPE Development Blog From Principles to Practice: The Role of SA8000 in Implementing the UN Global Compact Just as good corporate citizenship goes beyond statements and declarations, participation in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) goes beyond signing a name on the dotted line. As companies commit to implementing the ten principles of the UNGC, they undoubtedly seek the best mechanisms to ensure that the principles are reflected in their performance. While there is no single best approach, there are some mechanisms that may prove useful for many companies around the world. One example is the SA8000 global social accountability standard for decent working conditions developed by Social Accountability International (SAI). This publication features six case studies of companies using SA8000 as a tool to implement UNGC committments. Download the PDF >> Read the press release The UN Global Compact Social Accountability International More on corporate citizenship from the CIPE Development Blog New Survey of Afghan Business Environment CIPE and Charney Research have launched a recent survey of over 700 Afghan businesspeople in six major cities that measures their attitudes toward investment, entrepreneurship, security, corruption, infrastructure, and other key aspects of the local business environment. The survey shows that Afghan businesses are optimistic about local economic conditions. The information in this survey will help the Afghan business community become an effective advocate for economic reform and democratic government, as well as strength its ability to create a business-friendly environment. Read more>> Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad speaks at the launch event. Read the press release Read the survey report (English, Dari) Read the full questionnaire and topline results View the launch event presentation Comment on the CIPE Development Blog Economic Reform Feature Service: Government with Consent of the Governed: The Importance of Business-Government Dialogue in Economic, Regulatory and Trade Policy Countries around the world need “smart regulations” that protect health and safety without slowing economic development and job creation. To improve the quality of the economy, regulators should better engage with the industries they regulate. Transparency, stakeholder engagement, cost-benefit analysis, and the ability to appeal poor regulatory outcomes are the hallmarks of good regulation. Read more>> Browse all Economic Reform Feature Service articles Economic Reform Feature Service: International Business Ethics: Managing for the Long Term Business ethics is a relatively new field of study, which grew out of the general field of philosophy in the 1970s. Broad-based ethical standards like transparency and personal respect apply regardless of company size or sector. Cultural norms differ, but there are some universal ethical principles – like the illegality of bribery – that are widely accepted across cultures. Read more>> Browse all Economic Reform Feature Service articles CIPE @ 25 Recap Learn about and celebrate CIPE's significant achievements and initiatives in the past 25 years.

Key Resources CIPE: A Quick Overview Weekly Report, July 9, 2010 Monthly Report, April 2010 Quarterly Newsletter:OverseasREPORT, Spring 2010 "The Business of Democracies that Deliver: Reflections on CIPE's 25th Anniversary" by CIPE Executive Director John D. Sullivan Helping Build Democracy that Delivers CIPE Guide to Governance Reform Strategies for Policy Reform: Case Studies from Around the World Key Thinkers Larry Diamond @CIPE Hernando de Soto @CIPE Douglass North @CIPE Robert Litan @CIPE Francis Fukuyama @CIPE JOIN CIPE's MAILING LIST 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.