People around the world are uniting to fight against corrupt leaders who enrich themselves at the expense of their countries. Known as kleptocrats, these leaders misuse their power to steal public resources, which systematically undermines democracy. Collective action—where people, organizations, and businesses come together to push for change—is a powerful way to stand up against… Read More
The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) held its first-ever Anti-Corruption Podcast Awards Ceremony on January 27, 2022. Moderated by CIPE board member and Transparency International Co-Founder Michael Hershman, the event featured two top awards to podcasts voted on and nominated by anti-corruption professionals and enthusiasts around the world. The People’s Choice Award went to… Read More
The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) recently sat down with members of one of Mexico’s leading nonpartisan think tanks, México Evalúa, to discuss the organization’s work and how it relates to CIPE’s anti-kleptocracy efforts in Latin America. Regulation and Economic Competition Program Coordinator, María Fernanda Ballesteros and Institutional Development Officer, Liliane Mendoza, shared how… Read More
Late last week, one of the world’s largest integrated telecommunications services operators, VimpelCom, agreed to pay a $835 million settlement to U.S. and Dutch authorities. The company is accused of paying $114 million to Uzbek president Islam Karimov’s relative, widely believed to be his daughter, Gulnara Karimova. The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) claims that… Read More