From hidden debt to digital governance to critical minerals, CIPE helped drive conversations on some of the biggest challenges facing democracies at #Forum2000 this week in Prague. By elevating private-sector voices in debates that often focus on government and civil society alone, CIPE highlighted how transparency, trusted technology, and resilient supply chains are essential to both democratic resilience and economic security. 🇨🇿🇺🇸 #Forum2000 #Prague #EconomicSecurity #Democracy #CriticalMinerals #DigitalGovernance

📽️What does economic freedom mean in everyday life? It’s about having the freedom to work, start a business, invest, and compete—within clear, predictable, and fair rules. At CIPE, we support economic freedom, open markets, and a strong private sector through our global work, helping strengthen economic opportunities that also benefit the United States. ▶️Watch the video. #EconomicFreedom #OpenMarkets #LatinAmerica #CIPE

A policy change. Real investment. Measurable impact. CIPE-supported coalition-based advocacy helped advance regulatory reforms under the Konektadong Pinoy Act, removing barriers to data transmission networks and helping open the door to Amazon LEO's planned rollout in the Philippines. Expanding connectivity, strengthening competition, and creating opportunities for U.S. and Philippine innovators alike. 🇵🇭🇺🇸 #Philippines #DigitalEconomy

Europe needs investment. The Gulf is looking to diversify. The opportunity is clear. In a new @AtlanticCouncil policy brief, CIPE's @jeffdlightfoot explores how Gulf sovereign wealth funds could strengthen Europe's economic resilience through investments in: ✅ Ukrainian defense tech ✅ Data center redundancy ✅ Energy resilience A stronger, more resilient Europe is also in the U.S. interest, helping reinforce transatlantic security, supply chain resilience, and economic competitiveness. 📥 Read: bit.ly/4z63NQ6 #EconomicSecurity #Europe #GCC #Investment #EconomicResilience

🎉 It's here! Ahead of the EITI Global Conference, CIPE is thrilled to announce that our new report, Mine-to-Market Governance Risk Mapping: Africa Edition, developed with TDi Sustainability, is now available for download. Drawing on insights from companies across the tungsten and tantalum value chains, the report maps governance risks from extraction to end markets and offers recommendations for building more resilient supply chains. 📥 Download today: bit.ly/4yDxvwc #CriticalMinerals #Mining #SupplyChainIntegrity #Governance @TDIStrategies

Decisions around AI’s governance are being shaped by competition between democratic and authoritarian visions of the future. At CIPE's workshop in Taiwan 🇹🇼, participants discussed democratically-aligned technology infrastructure, civic tech, digital rights, and practical ways to shape AI for greater democratic resilience. Why does it matter? The rules shaping AI today will influence global markets, information flows, and U.S. competitiveness for years to come. Read more: bit.ly/4yZTblM @michaelcaster #AI #DigitalGovernance #Democracy #DigitalRights #Taiwan #Technology #DemocraticResilience

Ports, factories, and supply chains can be built with capital. Their success depends on governance. In the latest installment of CIPE's More than Markets: Economic Freedoms in a Changing World series, CIPE's Paul Pleva explores what the Philippines can teach us about the role of rule of law, civic voice, and accountability in making initiatives like the Luzon Economic Corridor and Pax Silica succeed. For the U.S., stronger economic freedoms help create more trusted partners and more resilient supply chains. 🇵🇭🇺🇸 ➡️bit.ly/4iQCrZC #EconomicFreedom #Philippines #CriticalMinerals

#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

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