@NEDemocracy Vice President of Policy and Government Relations Eddy Acevedo will testify before @SenateForeign Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women’s Issues Subcommittee hearing titled “Nicaragua’s Political Crisis: Ortega’s Assault on Democracy” on Wednesday, September 30th. Don’t miss the livestream: foreign.senate.gov/hearings/…

Colombia needs to distinguish between constructive and corrosive investment. To achieve this, here are four priorities for the new Colombian administration. We developed this roadmap in our report, supported by @CIPEglobal. Read the full report here: colombiariskanalysis.com/en/…

#TBT to CIPE impact: Partners from 🇬🇭 🇳🇬 🇪🇹 🇨🇴 🇵🇪 🇲🇳 shared practical lessons on reducing corruption risks, strengthening institutions, and attracting trusted investment. Transparent markets are more resilient and support stronger economic security and U.S. interests. @eric_hontz @AbduAlkebsi @GRADEPeru @ColombiaRisk @UrsulduhChadvar @AmChamMongolia

Governance risks don't end at the mine gate. Ahead of #2026EITI, join CIPE, TDi Sustainability and the Minerals Integrity & Resilience Alliance (MIRA) for a breakfast discussion on critical minerals integrity and the launch of Mine-to-Market Governance Risk Mapping: Africa Edition. Explore governance risks across Africa's tungsten and tantalum value chains and what it takes to build more resilient supply chains. To confirm attendance, register at the link or QR code below. 📅 When: Wednesday, October 7 | 8:30-10:15am CET 📍 Where: Le Louise Hotel Brussels, Room L'Orangerie 🎟️ bit.ly/4yD0Czn #CriticalMinerals #SupplyChainIntegrity #Governance #Transparency #Mining #CriticalMineralsGovernance @TDIStrategies

A powerful reflection from President @iingwen on the enduring promise of America—and why principled partnership matters. Taiwan’s experience shows how shared democratic values strengthen freedom, resilience, prosperity, and security. An important read.

At CIPE, we believe economic freedom thrives when businesses can operate under clear rules, effective institutions, and fewer unnecessary barriers. On Sept. 17, CIPE and leading think tanks from Argentina 🇦🇷, Bolivia 🇧🇴, Colombia 🇨🇴, El Salvador 🇸🇻, and Guatemala 🇬🇹 presented five national case studies at the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce, highlighting key barriers to economic freedom and private-sector development. Keynote speaker was Dr. @NormanLoayza, director of the @WorldBankGroup’s Global Indicators Group. Stronger business environments can unlock local investment and expand opportunities for trade and investment with U.S. partners. The case study findings reveal shared challenges and opportunities for reform. CIPE is proud to bring regional perspectives together and help turn evidence into action for greater economic freedom and prosperity across Latin America. 🌎 @camaracomerbog @CIENgt @CIPPEC @fusades @fmilenio @cemr_org @MAFriedl @AbduAlkebsi

CIPE is committed to growing a network of experts and think tanks across Latin America to shape a shared agenda—one that addresses common challenges while reflecting each country’s unique circumstances, with the goal of advancing economic freedom and strengthening the region’s development. @CIENGT, @FUSADES, @CIPPEC, @econometria_sas, and @FMilenio.

In Bogota today, CIPE hosted the Regional Technical Meeting: "Toward an Understanding of the Exercise of Economic Freedoms in Latin America" in @camaracomerbog, bringing together our LAC partners @CIENGT, @FUSADES, @CIPPEC, @econometria_sas, and @FMilenio. This journey is guided by a common finding across five studies on economic freedom: shared challenges, shaped by local particularities. The meeting was an opportunity to exchange perspectives, identify common patterns, and explore how evidence from across the region can contribute to a better understanding of economic freedoms in Latin America.

@IEAKwame noted that many African countries lag in development and growth due to infrastructure gaps. In Kenya, government investment averages about 5% of GDP annually. He shared these insights during a @CIPEglobal panel on Building Trust, Transparency & Opportunity in Emerging Markets. Subscribe here: piped.video/@ieakenya644/v...

Democracy thrives when citizens can participate, institutions are accountable, and businesses can compete fairly. This International Day of Democracy, we celebrate the local partners advancing transparency, fighting corruption, strengthening economic governance, and expanding opportunity in communities around the world. That's democracy in action. Celebrating with our fellow @NEDemocracy core institutions @IRIglobal @SolidarityCntr and @NDI in this celebration. #InternationalDayofDemocracy #Democracy #CIPEGlobal

What does a stronger investment screening framework mean for Mexico? 🇲🇽 With foreign firms investing roughly $45 billion through greenfield projects in 2024, CIPE's latest report examines regulatory gaps and policy options for reviewing investment in strategic sectors. Launched with @CelisInstitute and @Coparmex, the study comes as Mexico debates reforms that could shape North America's economic resilience. 📄 Read the report: bit.ly/4A5L1Kc

From the training room to real-world results. At CIPE's Ethics 1st® trainings with @ngxgroup X-Academy, companies learn how stronger ethics and compliance systems can support growth and competitiveness. One Ethics 1st® business later strengthened business operations, secured a grant to train 200+ entrepreneurs, and expanded into a new market in Kenya. Strong ethics don't just reduce risk. They create opportunity. #BusinessEthics #Africa #Investment

Tomorrow's leaders are needed in the Pacific today. As strategic competition intensifies, decisions made now will shape governance, opportunity, and sovereignty for generations. CIPE recently joined @StanfordCDDRL professors @FukuyamaFrancis, Dinsha Mistree & Michael Bennon to equip leaders from Fiji 🇫🇯, Samoa 🇼🇸, and Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 with tools to attract high-quality investment and strengthen institutions. A stronger Pacific supports both local prosperity and a free, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, a growing priority for the United States and its partners. #LAD

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues to target those who defend religious liberty, even from abroad. At @asiacentre_org’s convening in Thailand this month, members of IRI’s global network spoke with IRI’s Chris Olsen about the CCP’s repression of religious communities & how network members are pushing back. By exposing these threats & sharing what works, IRI is helping protect religious #freedom in China & abroad.

🇺🇦 Ukraine shouldn't have to choose between economic security and economic growth. Through consultations with business leaders, investors, and policymakers, CIPE and the Economic Security Council of Ukraine helped bring private sector expertise into the development of Ukraine's first investment screening framework. The proposed approach strengthens safeguards against malign influence while maintaining an open climate for the investment needed to rebuild. That's good for Ukraine's future and for U.S. interests in a stable, resilient, and economically secure Europe. @ESCofUKRAINE #Ukraine #EconomicSecurity #Investment

AI and social media may accelerate information flows, but resilient leadership still begins with people. How do you lead when the facts are still unfolding? In CIPE's latest podcast episode, @MicheleCrymes speaks with crisis communications adviser Ellen Barry about preparing for crises before they happen, building trust with stakeholders, and communicating honestly when answers are incomplete. A timely discussion for U.S. businesses and organizations navigating geopolitical uncertainty and rapidly evolving information environments. 🎧 Full episode: bit.ly/4idxVE6 #Leadership #CrisisManagement #StrategicCommunications

🇰🇿🇰🇬🇺🇿 ✅Three new cross-border partnerships. ✅New ideas for strengthening business associations. ✅A stronger regional network committed to economic freedom. At CIPE's Regional Peer Learning Workshop in Almaty, organizations from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Uzbekistan signed three new MOUs to support entrepreneurship, strengthen SMEs, and expand business networks across Central Asia. These partnerships help create new opportunities for trade, investment, and private sector cooperation, benefiting the region and partners like the U.S. #EconomicFreedom #CentralAsia #SMEs #Entrepreneurship