Center for International Private Enterprise

Public Private Dialogue

April 27, 2013

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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.

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• Foster institutions necessary to establish and sustain market-oriented democracies

• Increase private sector participation in the democratic process

• Increase support for and understanding of the freedoms, rights, and responsibilities essential to market-oriented democracies

• Improve governance through transparency and accountability in the public and private sectors

CIPE Objectives

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• Strengthen freedom of association and strengthen private, voluntary business associations

• Promote an entrepreneurial culture and understanding of how markets work

• Expand access to information necessary for sound entrepreneurial and policy decisions

CIPE Objectives

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Program AreasAnti-Corruption

Advocacy

Informal Sector Corporate

Governance

Business Associations

Access to Information

Youth

Women Democratic Governance

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Define public private dialogue Characteristics of good dialogue

Challenges of developing effective dialogue

Examples of differing approaches

Public Private Dialogue

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Corporate citizenship in action

Public or private sector led Structured and process-driven

Advocacy vs. Lobbying

Public Private Dialogue

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Legitimate• Transparent• Inclusive•Based on principles of freedom

Focused

Characteristics

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Flexible

Rooted in civil society

Policy-oriented

Characteristics

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Organizational reputation/strength

Issue identification Determining Policy Prioritizing Messaging Monitoring/Follow up Proactive vs. reactive

Challenges

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Business Agenda• National Business Agenda• Regional Business Agenda• Sectoral Business Agendas

Regional Dialogue Parliamentary Training Political Campaign Programs Presidential Debate

PPD Examples

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Thank you.