Successful Public-Private Dialogue: The Kenyan Perspective

March 24, 2015 by Center for International Private Enterprise

Originally posted at CIPE Development Blog

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“The work of development is too important to be left in the hands of governments alone. It is the responsibility of everyone. Especially the business community.” This was Betty Maina’s main point in her speech last week at the 8th Private-Public Dialogue (PPD) Workshop in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The workshop explored how the government, private sector, and civil society organizations can effectively use PPD platforms for collaborative governance and leadership in addressing difficult challenges.
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Teach a (Wo)man How to Fish: The Changing World of International Development

October 28, 2014 by Center for International Private Enterprise

Originally posted at CIPE Development Blog

Coalition members meet with political parties. (Photo: @sentellbarnes, IRI)

Members of CIPE-supported business coalitions in Nigeria meet with political parties. (Photo: @sentellbarnes, IRI)

By Laura Boyette and Teodora Mihaylova

It is only natural that the world of international development would itself develop and change over the years to adapt to the changing landscape of needs and local capacity.

At a panel discussion at Georgetown University entitled “The Changing World of International Development,” three development practitioners from leading organizations provided some insight into how their work has changed over the years.
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Case Study: Public-Private Dialogue in Senegal

October 23, 2014 by Center for International Private Enterprise

Originally posted at CIPE Development Blog

A public-private dialogue session with Senegalese President Macky Sall.

The private sector is a key actor in efforts to promote economic growth, reform the business climate, and strengthen democratic policymaking worldwide. Businesses possess the know-how to analyze economic conditions and identify obstacles and opportunities for growth, while governments have the means to pass business-friendly legislation.

From a democratic point of view, a vibrant private sector contribution to dialogue expands participation in policymaking and civic engagement in governance, improves the quality of business representation, and supplements the performance of democratic institutions.
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10 Lessons from CIPE’s Webinar on Public-Private Dialogue

July 30, 2013 by Center for International Private Enterprise

Originally posted at CIPE Development Blog

A public-private dialogue session with Senegalese President Macky Sall.

In a webinar on July 11, Elias M. Dewah, former Executive Director of the Botswana Confederation of Commerce, Industry, and Manpower (BOCCIM), and other panelists shared prominent lessons from their experience with public-private dialogue initiatives in Africa and Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. Here are some of the highlights, addressed to private sector participants in advocacy.

Be consistent and persistent in advocacy and dialogue to overcome government inertia.

Don’t Forget: CIPE Public-Private Dialogue Webinar this Thursday

July 8, 2013 by Center for International Private Enterprise

Originally posted at CIPE Development Blog

Please join us this Thursday, July 11, from 9:30-11:30 AM EST for a free webinar on Public-Private Dialogue with Elias M. Dewah, former Executive Director of the Botswana Confederation of Commerce, Industry, and Manpower (BOCCIM).

Dewah will present key lessons and impact examples based on his experiences using public-private dialogue as an advocacy tool.

We’ll also hear about PPD programs in other countries from CIPE staff experts and partners.
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