Maktabat MEPI Library
Training Resources for Civil Society in the Middle East and North Africa

This presentation focuses on the role and responsibilities of the administrative council in strategic planning, policy making, supervision, resources development and advocacy.

This presentation provides guidance for writing a successful proposal for international foundations and organizations.

This presentation defines democratic governance, its processes and its effect on efficiency. It emphasizes the role of leadership and organizational structure in fostering democratic governance.

This curriculum addresses the issue of human rights and democracy. It provides a historical summary of the development of human rights and the role of the United Nations in the development of women's rights.

This curriculum addresses the role of women in political participation decision making in Jordan. It provides historical insights and obstacles for attaining a critical mass of women in high-ranking positions.

The presentation provides a set of best practices for NGOs and non-profit organizations, such as the mission statement and evaluation. It includes information on the Board of Directors, the issue of conflict of interests, human resources, transparency, the development of financial resources and community participation.

This curriculum explains how to administer meetings, including details on the duties of each participant. It also provides sample forms for the drafting of agendas and lists of attendees.

This presentation defines advocacy and its key elements, such as analysis, planning, strategic plan, mobilization, action, evaluation and continuity.

This curriculum addresses issues related to women's empowerment and the link to development.

This presentation describes the role of promotion and advocacy campaigns. It addresses factors related to the type of audience targeted, stages of brainstorming, sources of information and timing.

This presentation addresses the issue of development in rural communities, with a special focus on gender issues.

This curriculum explains marketing techniques and strategies such as those relating to product, price, place and promotion. It includes five case studies.

This manual provides a toolkit for starting organizations. It addresses themes such as planning, coordination, employment, supervision, information management, financial resources and advocacy. In addition, the manual provides a series of recommendations to overcome challenges when starting an organization.

This curriculum contains instruction on the life cycle of projects, including planning, organization, implementation, evaluation and sustainability. It also includes a set of sample forms.

This presentation addresses the main aspects of performance evaluation for NGOs. It focuses on nine points: mission statement and goals, legislation, membership, governing bodies, planning and implantation, services and programs, IT, financial resources and the relations with governmental and international organizations.