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At CIPE, we create better conditions for business in emerging economies. Today we celebrate Onelia’s journey in #Guatemala from local entrepreneur to successful businesswoman with a newly branded, eco-friendly cleaning product. The Corali Women’s Business Resource Center trains women like Onelia, boosting their economic inclusion. https://bit.ly/3Y06v98

Join CIPE & Restless Development on December 5 for Session 4 of our Entrepreneurship Exchange Series. Explore young entrepreneurs' main challenges and discuss practical solutions to help them succeed. Register here: https://bit.ly/3ZbWYO5

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗥𝗙𝗣 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 CIPE's Policy & Program Learning (PPL) team is seeking proposals for two topics: ► New Business Advocacy Strategies: Proposals to pilot research on how advocacy organizations can strengthen the business ecosystem and influence policy. Activities may include policy-framing workshops, stakeholder mapping, and BMO collaboration. https://bit.ly/3CMW4yP ► Gender-Sensitive Anti-Corruption Approaches: Proposals focused on improving women’s leadership and mitigating corruption, with activities like expanding women’s networks, anti-corruption advocacy, and training on workplace issues. https://bit.ly/498cIou Interested? Follow the links above. #RFP #proposals

On Monday, November 25, in Cali, #Colombia, CIPE América Latina y el Caribe and its partner Observatorio para la Equidad de las Mujeres - OEM hosted the event “Between Data and Testimonies: A Comprehensive Study of Gender-Based Violence in Digital Contexts.” During the opening remarks, Angela Velez, Director of CIPE’s Colombia Country Office, highlighted: “CIPE’s goal is not only to raise awareness about gender-based violence but also to empower women entrepreneurs and provide businesses with the necessary tools to prevent and address digital violence.” In a panel at the event, Natalia Prieto Pedraza, Program Officer at CIPE Colombia, stated: "The workplace is where most gender-based violence occurs in digital environments. Since the pandemic, this phenomenon has worsened as work activities have increasingly extended to computer screens, cell phones, and virtual meetings, leading harassment to shift to digital spaces. In this context, the private sector plays a crucial role in combating this issue." The reports resulting from this collaborative effort have been supported by the Center for Women’s Economic Empowerment (CWEE). Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eq_mem3M Watch the live streaming in Spanish here: https://lnkd.in/ekDMyps5 #25N #CIPE Center for International Private Enterprise @CIPEWomen #NiUnaMenos

Please help us welcome Ian Tisdale, who recently joined CIPE as a Program Associate! #newhire #employeeappreciation 

In Safi, a regional hub for artisans and micro-businesses in Morocco, digital skills are a bridge to new economic opportunities. But that bridge felt too daunting to cross for many women entrepreneurs. Thanks to a curriculum created by CIPE, these women are learning about the digital tools they need to succeed. Step by step, they’re feeling confident and capable of integrating the tools into their businesses. Find the course here: https://bit.ly/40ytPxo

So many collaborative voices are #StrongerTogether this week in Johannesburg at World Movement for Democracy’s 12th Global Assembly. At CIPE, we make it easier for businesses to compete in their local economies. Our Executive Director Andrew Wilson, “Democracy truly delivers when all of us join the conversation - from the public sector, private sector, or from civil society.” Let’s all show up to revitalize democracy and expand opportunity for all. CIPE AFRICA

Entrepreneurs are innovators and visionaries. What can they teach us? That is the focus of a new CIPE Insights article by Kim Bettcher. In this last stop on our #GEW2024 video journey, CIPE leaders Eric K. Hontz and Abdulwahab Alkebsi explain the key role of entrepreneurs in CIPE’s work to support inclusive economic growth and democratic resilience. Read the insight here: https://bit.ly/40Xxkhe #EntrepreneurshipIsForEveryone #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek

As #GEW2024 continues, we spotlight how CIPE nurtures enterprise ecosystems and conditions for entrepreneurship as part of its larger democracy mission. This work with partners includes a focus on policy environments, resources, and a supportive culture with networks of business membership organizations and other groups. CIPE leaders Stephen Rosenlund, Esq., CAE, IOM, Louisa Tomar, and Sousena Tefera offer details on key programs to support innovators and leaders of tomorrow. #GEW2024 #EntrepreneurshipIsForEveryone #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek

CIPE continues to spotlight #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek and work with partners worldwide to help people start and grow their businesses, knowledge that is essential to economic and democratic resilience. Gregory Simpson, John Morrell, and Kim Bettcher explain how CIPE is identifying and addressing some of the toughest barriers faced by entrepreneurs, and thus expanding opportunity. #EntrepreneurshipIsForEveryone #GEW2024 CIPE Middle East & North Africa