CIPE Africa
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The Africa division of the Center for International Private Enterprise. We’re supporting efforts across Africa to help business thrive & enable democracy to flourish. We aim to grow democracy and democratize growth.
http://www.cipe.org/region/africa
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“As Sudan burns and its people starve, a gold rush is underway.
War has shattered Sudan’s economy, collapsed its health system and turned much of the once-proud capital into piles of rubble. But the gold trade is humming,”
@declanwalsh.bsky.social reports www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/w...
War has shattered Sudan’s economy, collapsed its health system and turned much of the once-proud capital into piles of rubble. But the gold trade is humming,”
@declanwalsh.bsky.social reports www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/w...
The Gold Rush at the Heart of a Civil War (Gift Article)
Famine and ethnic cleansing stalk Sudan. Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2024 at 5:41 PM
“As Sudan burns and its people starve, a gold rush is underway.
War has shattered Sudan’s economy, collapsed its health system and turned much of the once-proud capital into piles of rubble. But the gold trade is humming,”
@declanwalsh.bsky.social reports www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/w...
War has shattered Sudan’s economy, collapsed its health system and turned much of the once-proud capital into piles of rubble. But the gold trade is humming,”
@declanwalsh.bsky.social reports www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/w...
Associations and chambers! Join us Thursday (3PM WAT/4PM CAT/5PM EAT) for a webinar on how to foster more resilient private sector organizations through financial sustainability.
Sign up here: cipe.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Sign up here: cipe.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
December 10, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Associations and chambers! Join us Thursday (3PM WAT/4PM CAT/5PM EAT) for a webinar on how to foster more resilient private sector organizations through financial sustainability.
Sign up here: cipe.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Sign up here: cipe.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
“Ghana's former President Mahama has staged a political comeback. The election is another blow to a ruling party in a region where voters, hit by economic hardship, high inflation & local currency depreciation, have caused upsets as they seek changes in leadership” www.reuters.com/world/africa...
Ghana's former president Mahama wins election
Ghana's former president John Dramani Mahama has staged a political comeback by winning the West African nation's presidential election after his rival Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat on Sunday.
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December 8, 2024 at 2:57 PM
“Ghana's former President Mahama has staged a political comeback. The election is another blow to a ruling party in a region where voters, hit by economic hardship, high inflation & local currency depreciation, have caused upsets as they seek changes in leadership” www.reuters.com/world/africa...
18 million Ghanaians will choose their next president and 275 parliamentarians today amid the country's worst economic crisis in decades, reports
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Ghana voters carry economic pain to the polls
Eighteen million people in Ghana will choose their next president and 275 parliamentarians on Saturday amid the country's worst economic crisis in decades.
www.rfi.fr
December 7, 2024 at 7:02 PM
18 million Ghanaians will choose their next president and 275 parliamentarians today amid the country's worst economic crisis in decades, reports
@melissaontheroad.bsky.social
www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...
@melissaontheroad.bsky.social
www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...
Sudan's conflict has significantly impacted Sudanese small businesses. The digital economy offers a lifeline for those affected by the war. To help them navigate challenges & find new opportunities, we've launched a digital economy training program tailored to the needs of Sudanese SMEs.
December 5, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Sudan's conflict has significantly impacted Sudanese small businesses. The digital economy offers a lifeline for those affected by the war. To help them navigate challenges & find new opportunities, we've launched a digital economy training program tailored to the needs of Sudanese SMEs.
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As the Rapid Support Forces step up attacks to capture North Darfur, inhabitants, researchers and relief workers warn that the group could carry out mass atrocities if the state falls.
My latest on #Sudan with Sudanese journalist Zakaria Mohamed.
www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
My latest on #Sudan with Sudanese journalist Zakaria Mohamed.
www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
Threat of RSF invasion looms over el-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur
Displaced people are taking up arms to defend themselves against the paramilitary and the atrocities it is known for.
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December 4, 2024 at 5:07 PM
As the Rapid Support Forces step up attacks to capture North Darfur, inhabitants, researchers and relief workers warn that the group could carry out mass atrocities if the state falls.
My latest on #Sudan with Sudanese journalist Zakaria Mohamed.
www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
My latest on #Sudan with Sudanese journalist Zakaria Mohamed.
www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
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Why does AfCFTA matter for Ethiopia?
Once implemented it will be the world's largest free trade area, connecting 1.3B ppl across 54 countries. For Ethiopia, this means access to a $3.4T market with opportunities for job creation, export diversification & lower logistics costs
Once implemented it will be the world's largest free trade area, connecting 1.3B ppl across 54 countries. For Ethiopia, this means access to a $3.4T market with opportunities for job creation, export diversification & lower logistics costs
November 21, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Why does AfCFTA matter for Ethiopia?
Once implemented it will be the world's largest free trade area, connecting 1.3B ppl across 54 countries. For Ethiopia, this means access to a $3.4T market with opportunities for job creation, export diversification & lower logistics costs
Once implemented it will be the world's largest free trade area, connecting 1.3B ppl across 54 countries. For Ethiopia, this means access to a $3.4T market with opportunities for job creation, export diversification & lower logistics costs
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Journalist Ephrem Yalike reveals how he was recruited by Russia's Wagner Group to spread propaganda in the Central African Republic, highlighting the mercenary organization's disinformation tactics. read propaganda in CAR, highlighting their disinformation tactics.
www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...
www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...
Former Wagner media operative lifts the lid on Russian disinformation in CAR
Journalist Ephrem Yalike was once an instrument of propaganda for the Wagner mercenary group in Bangui. Having secretly fled the Central African Republic a few months ago, he exposes the workings of…
www.rfi.fr
November 25, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Journalist Ephrem Yalike reveals how he was recruited by Russia's Wagner Group to spread propaganda in the Central African Republic, highlighting the mercenary organization's disinformation tactics. read propaganda in CAR, highlighting their disinformation tactics.
www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...
www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...
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Until recently, little was known about structure & performance of Somalia’s membership organizations. We undertook a comprehensive field-based mapping exercise to assess capacity, roles & needs of membership organizations in Somalia to help guide future economic planning www.cipe.org/resources/ma...
Mapping Report: Formalisation of Cooperatives and Private Sector Organisations - Center for International Private Enterprise
Mapping Report — Support to Policy Dialogue for Investment Climate in Somalia Executive Summary As part of a non-key expert assignment under the SPDI project, funded by the European Union, the Center ...
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November 26, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Until recently, little was known about structure & performance of Somalia’s membership organizations. We undertook a comprehensive field-based mapping exercise to assess capacity, roles & needs of membership organizations in Somalia to help guide future economic planning www.cipe.org/resources/ma...
Until recently, little was known about structure & performance of Somalia’s membership organizations. We undertook a comprehensive field-based mapping exercise to assess capacity, roles & needs of membership organizations in Somalia to help guide future economic planning www.cipe.org/resources/ma...
Mapping Report: Formalisation of Cooperatives and Private Sector Organisations - Center for International Private Enterprise
Mapping Report — Support to Policy Dialogue for Investment Climate in Somalia Executive Summary As part of a non-key expert assignment under the SPDI project, funded by the European Union, the Center ...
www.cipe.org
November 26, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Until recently, little was known about structure & performance of Somalia’s membership organizations. We undertook a comprehensive field-based mapping exercise to assess capacity, roles & needs of membership organizations in Somalia to help guide future economic planning www.cipe.org/resources/ma...
Journalist Ephrem Yalike reveals how he was recruited by Russia's Wagner Group to spread propaganda in the Central African Republic, highlighting the mercenary organization's disinformation tactics. read propaganda in CAR, highlighting their disinformation tactics.
www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...
www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...
Former Wagner media operative lifts the lid on Russian disinformation in CAR
Journalist Ephrem Yalike was once an instrument of propaganda for the Wagner mercenary group in Bangui. Having secretly fled the Central African Republic a few months ago, he exposes the workings of…
www.rfi.fr
November 25, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Journalist Ephrem Yalike reveals how he was recruited by Russia's Wagner Group to spread propaganda in the Central African Republic, highlighting the mercenary organization's disinformation tactics. read propaganda in CAR, highlighting their disinformation tactics.
www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...
www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...
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The latest episode of our Business Integrity Innovations podcast is here! Tom Fox & Michele Crymes talk with Odeh Friday, Nigeria's Country Director for Accountability Lab to discuss how businesses can foster trust & integrity.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4hkQ0x2
📺 Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/XI9z7QjXUVE
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4hkQ0x2
📺 Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/XI9z7QjXUVE
Business Integrity Innovations: Promoting Transparency: Bridging the Trust Deficit in Business - Odeh Friday - Compliance Podcast Network
Compliance Podcast Network Business Integrity Innovations: Promoting Transparency: Bridging the Trust Deficit in Business - Odeh Friday Business Integrity Innovations
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November 19, 2024 at 4:20 PM
The latest episode of our Business Integrity Innovations podcast is here! Tom Fox & Michele Crymes talk with Odeh Friday, Nigeria's Country Director for Accountability Lab to discuss how businesses can foster trust & integrity.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4hkQ0x2
📺 Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/XI9z7QjXUVE
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4hkQ0x2
📺 Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/XI9z7QjXUVE
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The AfCFTA isn’t just about trade—it’s a pathway for Ethiopia to enhance industrialization, gender equality, and inclusive economic development. With the right strategies, Ethiopian MSMEs can thrive in this vast market.
November 21, 2024 at 7:52 PM
The AfCFTA isn’t just about trade—it’s a pathway for Ethiopia to enhance industrialization, gender equality, and inclusive economic development. With the right strategies, Ethiopian MSMEs can thrive in this vast market.
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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents major opportunities for Ethiopian MSMEs. This thread summarizes CIPE's recent policy brief on how Ethiopian businesses can harness its benefits.
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November 21, 2024 at 7:47 PM
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents major opportunities for Ethiopian MSMEs. This thread summarizes CIPE's recent policy brief on how Ethiopian businesses can harness its benefits.
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www.cipe.org/resources/et...
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www.cipe.org/resources/et...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents major opportunities for Ethiopian MSMEs. This thread summarizes CIPE's recent policy brief on how Ethiopian businesses can harness its benefits.
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www.cipe.org/resources/et...
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www.cipe.org/resources/et...
November 21, 2024 at 7:47 PM
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents major opportunities for Ethiopian MSMEs. This thread summarizes CIPE's recent policy brief on how Ethiopian businesses can harness its benefits.
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www.cipe.org/resources/et...
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Join me on November 21, 8:30 am EST / 8:30pm WIB for an exciting #CorruptionMeasurement101 session, featuring @LizDavidBarrett & the future of AC measurement!
Sign-up: www.eventbrite.com/e/corruption...
@cipeafrica.bsky.social @anticorruption.bsky.social @spotlightcorruption.org @wef.bsky.social
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November 20, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Join me on November 21, 8:30 am EST / 8:30pm WIB for an exciting #CorruptionMeasurement101 session, featuring @LizDavidBarrett & the future of AC measurement!
Sign-up: www.eventbrite.com/e/corruption...
@cipeafrica.bsky.social @anticorruption.bsky.social @spotlightcorruption.org @wef.bsky.social
Sign-up: www.eventbrite.com/e/corruption...
@cipeafrica.bsky.social @anticorruption.bsky.social @spotlightcorruption.org @wef.bsky.social
The latest episode of our Business Integrity Innovations podcast is here! Tom Fox & Michele Crymes talk with Odeh Friday, Nigeria's Country Director for Accountability Lab to discuss how businesses can foster trust & integrity.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4hkQ0x2
📺 Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/XI9z7QjXUVE
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4hkQ0x2
📺 Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/XI9z7QjXUVE
Business Integrity Innovations: Promoting Transparency: Bridging the Trust Deficit in Business - Odeh Friday - Compliance Podcast Network
Compliance Podcast Network Business Integrity Innovations: Promoting Transparency: Bridging the Trust Deficit in Business - Odeh Friday Business Integrity Innovations
bit.ly
November 19, 2024 at 4:20 PM
The latest episode of our Business Integrity Innovations podcast is here! Tom Fox & Michele Crymes talk with Odeh Friday, Nigeria's Country Director for Accountability Lab to discuss how businesses can foster trust & integrity.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4hkQ0x2
📺 Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/XI9z7QjXUVE
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4hkQ0x2
📺 Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/XI9z7QjXUVE
As part of this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week theme of fostering trust and creating opportunities for inclusive and ethical entrepreneurship, we celebrate leaders like Purity Mutero, Managing Director of Kerugoya Fortis Medical and Cancer Centre in Kenya.
November 19, 2024 at 4:16 PM
As part of this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week theme of fostering trust and creating opportunities for inclusive and ethical entrepreneurship, we celebrate leaders like Purity Mutero, Managing Director of Kerugoya Fortis Medical and Cancer Centre in Kenya.
Together with the American Business Council Nigeria, we hosted a private sector briefing in Lagos on the National Agenda for Democracy Strengthening (NADS), gathering 40+ private sector representatives, media, and government reps committed to advancing democratic resilience in Nigeria.
November 19, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Together with the American Business Council Nigeria, we hosted a private sector briefing in Lagos on the National Agenda for Democracy Strengthening (NADS), gathering 40+ private sector representatives, media, and government reps committed to advancing democratic resilience in Nigeria.
This Global Entrepreneurship Week, CIPE is proud to highlight impactful programs breaking barriers to entrepreneurship. Meet Chipo Mabota, CEO of Cooper & Jones, who attended CIPE’s flagship Anti-Corruption Compliance Training of Trainers program.
November 18, 2024 at 3:37 PM
This Global Entrepreneurship Week, CIPE is proud to highlight impactful programs breaking barriers to entrepreneurship. Meet Chipo Mabota, CEO of Cooper & Jones, who attended CIPE’s flagship Anti-Corruption Compliance Training of Trainers program.
Today we convened different private sector organizations in Kenya for a workshop on public financial management & advocacy & discuss PFM issues affecting businesses in Kenya. We're providing them tools to engage in budget processes & advocate for PFM policies that benefit the Kenya private sector.
November 18, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Today we convened different private sector organizations in Kenya for a workshop on public financial management & advocacy & discuss PFM issues affecting businesses in Kenya. We're providing them tools to engage in budget processes & advocate for PFM policies that benefit the Kenya private sector.
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Check out our policy brief which examines the opportunity for Ethiopian businesses under AfCFTA. MSMEs selling vegetables, leather & other ag products could win customers across the continent if government & civil society groups can help businesses prepare for the change www.cipe.org/resources/et...
Ethiopian MSMEs and the AfCFTA - Center for International Private Enterprise
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement ushers in a new era of cross-border commerce for the 54 countries that signed the pact. This policy brief is the first in a country-by-country series exami...
www.cipe.org
November 15, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Check out our policy brief which examines the opportunity for Ethiopian businesses under AfCFTA. MSMEs selling vegetables, leather & other ag products could win customers across the continent if government & civil society groups can help businesses prepare for the change www.cipe.org/resources/et...
Ding, ding! We are honored to be part of today’s closing gong ceremony at Nigerian Exchange Group, as we mark 3 decades of work with private sector groups & others across Nigeria to support economic and democratic resilience through programs such as our Ethics 1st business integrity network.
November 15, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Ding, ding! We are honored to be part of today’s closing gong ceremony at Nigerian Exchange Group, as we mark 3 decades of work with private sector groups & others across Nigeria to support economic and democratic resilience through programs such as our Ethics 1st business integrity network.
Collectively, associations represent solutions to every societal problem. Association expert Keith Skillman provides five crucial factors that exceptional associations demonstrate to realize their impact in society:
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What Shapes Exceptional Associations?
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November 15, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Collectively, associations represent solutions to every societal problem. Association expert Keith Skillman provides five crucial factors that exceptional associations demonstrate to realize their impact in society:
www.asaecenter.org/resources/ar...
www.asaecenter.org/resources/ar...
Check out our policy brief which examines the opportunity for Ethiopian businesses under AfCFTA. MSMEs selling vegetables, leather & other ag products could win customers across the continent if government & civil society groups can help businesses prepare for the change www.cipe.org/resources/et...
Ethiopian MSMEs and the AfCFTA - Center for International Private Enterprise
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement ushers in a new era of cross-border commerce for the 54 countries that signed the pact. This policy brief is the first in a country-by-country series exami...
www.cipe.org
November 15, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Check out our policy brief which examines the opportunity for Ethiopian businesses under AfCFTA. MSMEs selling vegetables, leather & other ag products could win customers across the continent if government & civil society groups can help businesses prepare for the change www.cipe.org/resources/et...