Jordan: Lessons Learnt from NGO Advocacy on the Law on Societies
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This case study presentation on Jordan describes the Law on Associations and Social Entities, NGO advocacy and the amended law of 2009. Mistakes, lessons learned and recommendations are included.
Foreign Funding, Accountability and Transparency
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
The presentation describes Article 23 of the Proposed Amendments in Yemen, which prohibits associations and foundations from receiving funding from foreign organizations. The focus is on the proposed law and alternative solutions.
Advocacy Case Studies: Iraq
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This presentation outlines steps taken in Iraq for reform of the Iraqi NGO law.
Advocacy Case Studies: Jordan
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This presentation outlines steps taken in Jordan for reform of the Jordanian Law on Associations.
Media Outreach
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
The presentation briefly describes effective media outreach and includes examples from Honduras and Afghanistan.
Advocacy in NGO law - CEE and NIS examples
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This presentation describes recent laws restricting civil society in the NIS, context analysis, recent advocacy efforts, power mapping, developing a message and advocacy tools.
European Models for NGO Regulation and Supervision
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
The presentation describes principles for supervision for the Council of Europe (CoE), definitions of accountability and transparency, trends in public regulation and approaches to supervision.
Where Can We Go? Best Practices from the Arab World
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
The presentation describes essential issues in the NGO lifecycle, examples of voluntary registration using MENA examples, registration procedure, fundraising, permissible activities, foreign affiliation and dissolution.
Effective Presentation (Tips for Trainers)
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This handout provides tips for trainers on doing presentations, including tools for presenting and how to make the presentation interactive.
Introduction to Successful Advocacy
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This is an introductory look at advocacy, focusing on who is a successful advocate, developing plans, media outreach and legislative drafting.
Defining the Goals and Crafting the Message
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
The presentation presents nine questions related to strategic communication and five steps to successful advocacy.
Coalition Building
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This presentation describes the importance of coalitions, forming a coalition and includes examples from Venezuela, Honduras and Yemen.
The Algerian Law of Association
Langue(s): Anglais
Publié: 2010
This presentation outlines the need for associations in Algeria, how to manage change and proposed amendments.
Internal Governance and Accountability of CSOs
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
The presentation describes principles of good NGO governance, legal rules promoting good internal governance and methods of self-regulation.
Advocacy Case Studies: Hungary
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This presentation outlines steps taken in Hungary to reform the law related to the obligation to ensure access for people with physical disabilities.
Interactive Exercise: Arab NGO Laws Compared to International Standards
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This exercise asks groups to consider issues of registration, fundraising, dissolution, political activity and status based on Arab NGO laws, including Qatar, Jordan and Yemen.
Basic Principles of International Law Affecting CSOs
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
The presentation describes sources of international law, the Universal Declaration on Freedom of Association, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (2008), and international best practices for the formation of organizations.
Training Facilitation (Tips for Trainers)
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This handout describes the role of the trainer in adult education workshops, different types of learners and trainer communication tools. An emphasis is put on training about NGO governance and accountability, but the tips are general.
Government Supervision
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
The presentation focuses on problems with government supervision of associations and foundations, proposed amendments and best practices in CSO supervision. It also includes recommendations for improving the proposed amendments.
Introduction to International Law Governing the Freedom of Association
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This presentation describes international law governing freedom of association and sources of international law. It focuses on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Arab Charter on Human Rights.
Setting the Goals and Objectives of a Training Workshop
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This presentation walks through the steps of determining the goals and objectives for a workshop, and creating the agenda and structure, with examples included. It includes two small group exercises.
Exercises (Tips for Trainers)
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
This handout provides tips for trainers on the use of exercises in adult education workshops, including how to form small groups and types of exercises.
Results of the Study on Recent Public and Self-regulations Initiatives Improving Transparency and Accountability on NGOs in the EU
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
The presentation provides definitions for accountability and transparency, trends for developing comprehensive frameworks for NGOs and trends for strengthening supervision and investigation powers.
Foreign Funding and Civil Society: International Law and Best Practices
Langue(s): Anglais, Arabe
Publié: 2010
The presentation focuses on the UN Declaration on Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and applying the ICCPR standard. It also highlights creating a financial action task force, public policy considerations and responding to proposed amendments.