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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2024 Georgia Draft Law on Foreign Influence Transparency
On April 3, 2024, the Georgian Dream party registered in the parliament the draft Law of Georgia on Foreign Influence Transparency (“the Georgian draft law”).
Bridging Commerce and Rights Advocacy
This groundbreaking paper examines the International Business Associations (IBAs) in Asia and their efforts to protect rights during the pandemic.
Digital Fundraising in the Middle East and North Africa
In this report, we aim to consider the availability of digital mechanisms in three countries, namely Lebanon, Morocco, and Palestine.
Thailand’s COVID Emergency Decree
2021 saw an unprecedented numbers of protests in Thailand, resulting in hundreds of prosecutions of protesters. A majority of those arrested have been accused of violating Regulations issued under the Emergency Decree.
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.
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.
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.