CIPE is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that strengthens democracy and economic freedoms worldwide. CIPE works alongside local partners in developing countries to build business environments that are fair and stable. Our global network includes organizations representing millions of small and medium-sized companies, as well as governments and think tanks. Together we are overcoming barriers to economic participation, expanding opportunity, and shaping a brighter future. Established in 1983, CIPE is an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a core institute of the National Endowment for Democracy, and a co-host of the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation.