Survey of Arab NGO Laws This report provides a brief history of the legal framework for nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the Arab region, summarizes key legal challenges confronting NGOs, and discusses various NGO law reform initiatives in the region.

NGO Laws in Selected Arab States

This article provides a comprehensive overview of NGO laws in ten major Middle Eastern countries. It was published in the International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law (IJNL) in September 2005. (English | عربي)

The Legal Framework for Not-for-Profit Organizations in Central and Eastern Europe

This report discusses NGO legislation in 16 Central and Eastern European countries. (English | Pусский)

2009 NGO Sustainability Index for Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia

This publication reviews the 7 dimensions of NGO sustainability in 29 countries in Europe and Central Asia.

2009 NGO Sustainability Index for Sub-Saharan Africa

This publication reviews the 7 dimensions of NGO sustainability in 19 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Freedom of Association in Central Asia - Second Edition

This 2005 ICNL Russian language publication includes country reports on the freedom of association and legal framework for NGOs in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Comparative Study of Laws and Regulations Governing Charitable Organizations in the Newly Independent States

This paper, provides an overview of the legislation governing charitable organizations in Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan and Ukraine.

Survey of Tax Laws Affecting NGOs in the Newly Independent States

This report surveys tax laws governing NGOs in 12 Newly Independent States of the former USSR. (Pусский)

Sub-Saharan Africa Country Reports

These country reports published in IJNL present legal and regulatory framework governing NGOs. They include "framework laws", NGO fiscal framework; and strategic responses to the challenges facing civil society. (Ethiopia | Kenya | Liberia | Rwanda | Sierra Leone | South Africa | Uganda | Zimbabwe)

(Dis)Enabling The Public Sphere: Civil Society Regulation in Africa

This book examines the legislative environment affecting civil society in eighteen countries in Africa.

El Tercer Sector Iberoamericano/The Third Sector in Latin America

This book compares the "third sector" in 22 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean and Spain.

Philanthropy and Law in South Asia: Key Themes and Key Choices

This book analyzes the legal and regulatory frameworks governing philanthropy and the nonprofit sector in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Philanthropy and Law in Asia

This book analyzes the laws and policies affecting the nonprofit sector in ten Asian nations: Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Comparative Tax Regimes in the South Pacific and Implications for Civic Organisations

This report provides an overview of the CSO tax framework in 10 South Pacific nations.

The Rule of Law, Custom, and Civil Society in the South Pacific

This is a survey of the legal frameworks governing civil society in new island nations of the South Pacific. It also examines the connection between "universal freedoms" and "communal traditions."

United States International Grantmaking Project

In partnership with the Council on Foundations, ICNL prepared 35 country summaries to assist grantmakers and their advisors to meet IRS requirements when making grants abroad.

NGO Law Monitor (NGOLM)

ICNL's Law Monitor provides the most current information on legal issues affecting NGOs in 41 countries and 8 regional multilateral institutions.

Guidelines for Laws Affecting Civic Organizations

This report discusses international good practices for CSO legislation.

Defending Civil Society Report, Second edition

This is the second edition of the Defending Civil Society Report previously endorsed by Desmond Tutu, the Dalai Lama, the late Vaclav Havel, and other internationally-recognized civil society leaders. It catalogues legal barriers constraining civil society and details international legal principles to protect the civil society.