LIMS CEO, Dr. Patrick Mardini, attended the second annual conference of the Free Enterprise & Democracy Network (FEDN) organized by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE). This virtual, two-day conference, held on September 27-28, convened leaders and advocates under the theme of “Rallying for Freedom: From Ideals to Engagement.” Dr. Mardini served as a co-facilitator for a planned workshop called “Preparing for Change: Fostering Democratic and Market Transitions and Averting Democratic Backsliding”. Additionally, he was a featured speaker for a subsequent panel highlighting workshop outcomes and attended an online networking session with FEDN members.