March 3rd 20023 started with a meeting with Marc Schleifer, Director of Development and Partnerships at the Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE). CACCI President Peter McMullin AM discussed work furthering entrepreneurship and good governance, particularly in places like Papua New Guinea.

Through funding from USAID and Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade CIPE is implementing, along with its partners (including The Difference Incubator), a cutting-edge women’s economic empowerment program in a country in which women face daunting obstacles.

To help create a broader “entrepreneurial ecosystem” CIPE is operating a Women’s Business Resource Centre (WBRC) in Port Moresby, working with PNG universities to create new educational curriculum on entrepreneurship, and supporting PNG women’s business organizations.

CACCI is looking forward to collaboration with CIPE.