CIPE - Center for International Private Enterprise (HQ)

The Center for International Private Enterprise is an independent, non-profit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform.

Objectives:

1. Foster institutions necessary to establish and sustain market-oriented democracies.
2. Increase private sector participation in the democratic process.
3. Increase support for and understanding of the freedoms, rights, and responsibilities essential to market-oriented democracies among government officials, businesspeople, media and the public.
4. Improve governance through transparency and accountability in the public and private sectors.
5. Strengthen freedom of association and private, voluntary business organizations.
6. Promote an entrepreneurial culture and understanding of how markets work.
7. Expand access to information necessary for sound entrepreneurial and policy decisions.