Launch Event!

Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and Atlas Corps ThinkTankLINKS Fellowship

Friday, February 10, 2012, 1:00-2:00 PM

 CIPE Office (1155 15th Street NW, Suite 700)

Join the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and Atlas Corps for the launch of the new ThinkTankLINKS Fellowship (Leaders, Innovators, and Knowledge Sharing). The launch event is an opportunity to hear the specifics of the program, to meet CIPE and Atlas Corps, and to learn how your organization can become eligible. This innovative program is an overseas opportunity for emerging professionals from developing countries who will participate in a six-month placement in leading U.S. think tanks. These Fellows will become a full-time part of their Host Organization (think tank). Each Fellow commits to becoming a full-time member of the Host Organization team during their six-month placement and will engage in research and program activities focused on democracy and market reform. CIPE and Atlas Corps are currently selecting dynamic think tanks to lead the pilot phase of this initiative. The pilot phase of this program is open to a select group of think tanks - attend this event to learn how you can be part of the first cohort.

Join the Pilot Group of ThinkTankLINKS Host Organization. Please RSVP by February 8

*This launch event will be a brown bag informational. Bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided.

About the Implementing Organizations

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. CIPE’s key program areas include anti-corruption, advocacy, business associations, corporate governance, democratic governance, access to information, the informal sector and property rights, and women and youth.

Atlas Corps is an international nonprofit that addresses critical issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation through an overseas fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals. Profiled as a “best practice” in international exchange by the Brookings Institution and the World Economic Forum, and featured in the Washington Post and Forbes as a model social entrepreneurship program, Atlas Corps engages experienced leaders committed to the nonprofit sector in 12-18 month, professional service fellowships at leading organizations to learn best practices, build organizational capacity, and return home to create a global network of nonprofit leaders. Our network of Fellows includes 108 nonprofit leaders from 32 countries. Atlas Corps Fellows serve at organizations such as Ashoka, CentroNia, Habitat for Humanity, Points of Light Institute, Public Health Institute, UN Foundation, and the U.S. Peace Corps. Learn more in our new brochure.

Questions? Contact:

Maiko Nakagaki (Center for International Enterprise - CIPE), Program Officer, Global , 202.721.9200, forum@cipe.org

Erin Lawless (Atlas Corps), Senior Partnerships Director, 202.263.4545, partners@atlascorps.org