The draft law on foreign representatives, initiated on November 21, 2022, would establish new burdensome requirements for all noncommercial organizations (NCOs), including foreign NCOs, if enacted.
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The Regulation of Foreign Funding of Nonprofits in a Democracy
This ICNL Guide explains how states can comply with the FATF Recommendations relevant to the non-profit sector and provides concrete examples of positive practices and strategies.
Pandemic Governance in South Korea
This groundbreaking paper explores examples of South Korea’s enabling, cooperative approach to civil society in emergency response, drawn partly from its learning around effective approaches in past public health crises.
A Textbook for Civil Society Organizations Laws in Kyrgyzstan
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the legal regulation of civil society organizations and other institutions of civic participation in Kyrgyzstan. In addition to analyzing current legislation, it presents historical and theoretical knowledge, as well as international best practices.
Guide on Liquidation of NCOs and representative/branch offices of foreign NCOs in the Kyrgyz Republic
This ICNL guide includes step-by-step instructions on the liquidation process, including procedures for annulling tax registration and depositing documents in state archives, as well as offering templates for all necessary documents during the liquidation process.
Bilateral Investment Treaties in the Kyrgyz Republic
This ICNL analysis reviews how bilateral investment treaties in the Kyrgyz Repbulic for the protection of the rights and interests of foreign non-profit organizations. The full report is available in Russian.
National Relief Funds in Asia During COVID-19
This paper explores government-run relief funds established for the purpose of COVID-19 pandemic response, and how these funds impacted civil society in countries in Asia.
Social Entrepreneurship in Tajikistan
To support the government in improving the standard of living, the work of organizations and individuals providing needed services, and Tajikistan’s most vulnerable citizens, the USAID Legal Support Activity, implemented by ICNL, prepared a comprehensive report of the legal framework for SE in Tajikistan.
Pandemic Governance & Civic Freedoms
Japan stands out among the Asian nations for it’s response to COVID-19 for adeptly utilizing its legal framework without compromising fundamental rights. This ICNL report looks at both successes and areas for improvement in pandemic governance.
Journalist Detentions in Myanmar
The Myanmar military launched a crackdown on media freedom as part of a coup d’état on 1 February 2021, persecuting journalists and rolling back a decade of legal
reforms. ICNL has built a large case database of detained journalists, cross-corroborating multiple civil society monitoring efforts, and complementing them with an
analysis of the legal status of cases.