The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is a global organization that works to strengthen democracy and build competitive markets in many of the world’s most challenging environments. Working alongside local partners and tomorrow’s leaders, CIPE advances the voice of business in policy making, promotes opportunity, and develops resilient and inclusive economies. Established in 1983, CIPE is a non-profit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a core institute of the National Endowment for Democracy. CIPE currently has more than 200 programs and grants in over 80 countries. CIPE works with local business leaders to expand the opportunity for inclusive growth through market-led solutions. CIPE programs promote a rule-based system which emphasizes principles of democratic governance, enables entrepreneurship, opens trade, and fights corruption. CIPE and its global partner network create knowledge and practical tools to drive local change.
Business associations, Chambers of Commerce, Business clusters.
Mr. Jeffrey Lightfoot Program Director
Ms. Monika Kociova Program Manager
Ms. Kristina Kovalska Program Associate