L AT I N A M E R I C A
& THE CARIBBEAN
S T R AT E G I C OV E RV I EW Many Latin American and Caribbean countries have experienced the dismantling of democratic institutions and increased political polarization over the last decade. In 2010, CIPE’s programs in the region addressed key democratic challenges by working with partners to create and maintain successful policy dialogue with governments in Argentina, Colombia, Nicaragua, and Paraguay. CIPE efforts led to economic policy reform and public-private dialogue that enabled major changes in legislation and removed restrictions on property rights. CIPE has been working throughout Latin America with youth to help them understand the importance of democracy and a market economy and to acquire the skills necessary for becoming successful leaders and entrepreneurs in their communities. In 2011, CIPE will focus on strengthening and improving the private sector’s engagement in the democratic process, as well as improving the quality of policy debate in countries that are facing key elections in 2011 including Argentina, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Peru.
2010 PARTNERS AND PROJECTS Regional Strengthening Business Associations in Latin America Strengthening Corporate Governance in Latin America Political Science Institute Perspectiva Magazine: Promoting Reform in Latin America Argentina Center for the Implementation of Public Policies Promoting Equity and Growth Strengthening Institutions and Advocacy for Fiscal Reform Center for Financial Stability Furthering Good Corporate Governance Practices
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Improving Transparency in Public Pension Fund Management
Cuba
Paraguay
Bolivia
Promoting Reform in Cuba Mexico
Foundation for Development in Democracy Building a Strategic Public-Private Partnership
Milenio Foundation Promoting Economic Freedom and Citizenship Colombia Confecámaras Creating Incentives for Corporate Governance Standards Fedesarrollo Advisory to Key Political and Judicial Actors on Economic Reform Initiatives Promoting a Reform Agenda
Center for Excellence in Corporate Governance Strengthening Corporate Governance in Mexico Nicaragua Superior Council for Private Enterprise Promoting Democracy through a National Business Agenda Panama National Council of Private Enterprise Promoting a Public-Private Partnership in Panama
Private Sector Economic Forum: Building a Reform Agenda in Paraguay Paraguayan Foundation for Cooperation and Development Strengthening Democracy through Entrepreneurship Education Peru
Instituto Invertir Promoting Leadership and Democratic Values Among Youth Venezuela Center for the Dissemination of Economic Knowledge Promoting Democratic Dialogue through a Legislative and Economic Analysis Program Venezuelan Confederation of Industries Enhancing Democratic Practices in Venezuelan Companies
Institute for Liberty and Democracy Strengthening Free Market and Democratic Practices in the Peruvian Amazon
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