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Afghanistan – CIPE participated in a policy roundtable organized by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The roundtable participants discussed the economic impact of the withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan.

Iraq – The Assembly of Al-Inbithaq for Development and Economic Development launched the first provincial business agenda (PBA) for Wasit province, which highlights the need for locally produced reform initiatives, especially in the smaller, more agricultural provinces. 
 
Moldova – The Cabinet of Ministers approved the draft law on state inspection of business entities, which included three key recommendations put forward by the network of business associations united under the National Business Agenda (NBA), supported by CIPE. The Ministry of Economy will submit the draft law to parliament for consideration in the next few months.
 
Yemen – CIPE held a three-day workshop in the Aden governorate to discuss the importance of political parties developing economic platforms to address Yemen’s economic challenges. As part of CIPE’s effort to support increased engagement between political parties, the business community, and citizens to address economic issues, the session allowed members of Aden’s business community and political party members to exchange views on economic issues.

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and journalists to build the civic institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE's key program areas include anti-corruption, advocacy, business associations, corporate governance, democratic governance, access to information, the informal sector and property rights, and women and youth.

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