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September 25, 2003
OVERVIEW
USAID/CIPE ROMANIAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT
The Center for International Private Enterprise has been active in Romania since 1991-92. CIPE has conducted training programs for business association executives, supported the development of a Strategic Alliance of Business Associations (SABA), provided grants for institutional development, and conducted workshops in corporate governance, among other projects. In 2000, USAID-Romania selected CIPE as the contractor for a major initiative to support business association development in the information technology, manufacturing, and tourism sectors.
Under this three-year program, CIPE is responsible for a number of activities that will strengthen Romanian business associations and at the same time benefit their members. The following are some of these activities:
- Public Policy Advocacy: CIPE will assist business associations within the target sectors in the identification of public policy issues and the development of public policy campaigns to communicate their priorities to their membership, the public and to elected officials and regulators.
- Institutional Development: CIPE will assist associations in overcoming barriers to their growth and development.
- Information: Through a series of forums, think tanks, and conferences, CIPE will provide information on a variety of issues relative to organizational development, public policy, membership, etc.
- Grants: CIPE will administer a grant program to provide seed funding to associations that allows them to start new programs and develop creative ideas.
- Investment Opportunities: CIPE will attempt to create investment opportunities in the target sectors by establishing partnerships between business associations and potential investors.
- Volunteer Experts: CIPE will provide much of its assistance through volunteer experts who will work with participating associations, providing them with counselling and expertise.
- Strengthening of Women's Associations: CIPE will provide assistance to existing women's associations and will sponsor a major conference for Romanian businesswomen.
These are a few of the important activities included in this project. CIPE's history of excellence in support of democracy and free enterprise development is well known, and we will strive to exceed the expectations of USAID, the business associations, and our collaborative partners.
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