News from around CIPE Partner Network
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. 

Atlas Network: Announcing the New Templeton Freedom Award
To mark the tenth year of administering the Templeton Freedom Awards, Atlas offers this special edition of Highlights to announce the 2013 Templeton Freedom Award with its new prize structure. For the first time in its history and in future years, the award will be presented to one winner along with a $100,000 prize recognizing exceptional think tank achievement. This fall, six finalists will be invited to attend the annual Liberty Forum in New York City, November 13-14, where the winner will be announced during the event's Freedom Dinner, November 14. All finalists will receive a $5,000 prize. 

News from around the CIPE Partner Network
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 

Asia Centre for Enterprise
Atlas Economic Research Foundation and Centre for Civil Society are launching a social change seed fund to identify and support individuals and organisations that promote liberal ideas and policies in Asia. The fund, Asia Centre for Enterprise (ACE) will play the role in Asia that Atlas Foundation plays globally, acting as a mentor and intellectual angel investor. 

CRUISE THE BALTIC SEA WITH TFAS: COPENHAGEN TO STOCKHOLM
2011 Atlas Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner
Atlas is celebrating three decades of leadership in advancing the principles of a free society worldwide.
The Atlas Liberty Forum attracts “freedom champions” from more than 40 countries to share strategies for winning victories for liberty. The gala Freedom Dinner features Nobel Laureate Mario Vargas Llosa. Together these events amount to the most inspiring, and most value-adding, event of the year for the international freedom movement. Register today for these important events – you’re certain to leave with new ideas, new friends, and wonderful memories! 

Atlas Economic Research Foundation announced the winner of the 22nd Annual Sir Antony Fisher International Memorial Award
Atlas Economic Research Foundation announced the winner of the 22nd Annual Sir Antony Fisher International Memorial Award. The MacDonald-Laurier Institute of Canada won for its 2010 publication The Canadian Century: Moving out of America’s Shadow, by Brian Lee Crowley, Jason Clemens and Niels Veldhuis. 
CIPE's "Strategies for Policy Reform, Volume 2" on market.
Strategies for Policy Reform, Volume 2 reveals how local reformers in partnership with CIPE have transformed their countries to enhance democratic governance and the business climate. Through 15 case studies of successful reform strategies, It illustrates the power of engaging diverse representatives of the private sector in policy advocacy to bring local solutions to local challenges. 
CATO new book: The Right to Earn a Living
New Book from the CATO institute
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Why blame private schools?
by Surath Giri | 22 May, 2013
Like an annual customary event, public grievances against private educational institutions in Nepal are currently making headlines once again as the new academic session has begun. Private schools have been accused of charging exorbitant fees, selling stationery and uniforms within the school premises to make profit and not providing adequate infrastructure.
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Last Thursday with Kamala Shrestha
Having got an opportunity to accompany her husband to a tour of Thailand some 35 years ago, Mrs. Kamala Shrestha was quick to realize an opportunity to introduce a new professional sector back in the country, after a quick environmental scanning during her stay. Surmounting the ubiquitous family and societal restrains in a typical Nepali society, Kamala Shrestha pioneered the profession of a beautician, and through her continual perseverance, she has successfully established the profession as a main-stream stake in the national economy, thus proving herself as an exemplary self-made entrepreneur.
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Missing the target
by Koshish Acharya | 22 May, 2013
National planning has, for a long time, been among the government’s favourite agendas. This can be traced back to the Rana period (before World War II) when the first 20-year plan was announced but nothing significant was achieved. Following that a 15-year plan implemented by the then Rana Prime Minister, Mohan Shamsher in 1949 for which a national planning committee was also formed.
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