ICNL’s resources and information on Kuwait.
Kuwait
Philanthropy Law Report
A culture of philanthropy is well-rooted in Kuwaiti society, but the legal framework for civil society and nonprofit organizations is somewhat restrictive. However, in recent years, positive changes have been introduced, including increased flexibility by the government regarding the incorporation of public charities and the introduction of nonprofit companies as a legal form. The report (available in English and Arabic) explores the current state of laws and regulations affecting philanthropy, unpacking the history, and the present-day legal environment.
Resources
2018, Defending Civil Society, English, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Association, Freedom of Expression, ICNL Report, icnl report, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Middle East & North Africa, Monitoring & Assessment, Morocco, News Post, Public Participation, Report, resource item, Tunisia
The State of Civic Freedoms in North Africa and the Middle East

This report presents findings from an in-depth study, supported by the United States Agency for International Development, that explored the ... Read More
2017, Cross-Border Funding, Domestic Fundraising, English, Freedom of Association, icnl report, Kuwait, Middle East & North Africa, News Post, phil law report, Philanthropy, Philanthropy Law Reports, Report, resource item
Kuwait Philanthropy Law

The culture of philanthropy is well rooted in Kuwaiti society. However, with the discovery of oil in the twentieth century, ... Read More
2013, Algeria, Cross-Border Funding, Domestic Fundraising, Egypt, English, Freedom of Association, Guidelines, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Mauritania, Middle East & North Africa, Morocco, News Post, Oman, Palestine, Philanthropy, Qatar, resource item, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tools, Tunisia, Yemen
Guidelines for a Model Foundations Law in the MENA region

In recent years, the Arab region has seen a steady increase in the number of foundations and witnessed increased engagement ... Read More
News
2020, Algeria, Analysis, Bahrain, Coronavirus, Egypt, English, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Middle East & North Africa, Morocco, News Post, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
Middle Eastern and North African Government Responses to COVID-19

This page provides information on Middle Eastern and North African government responses to the coronavirus, using information from the COVID-19 ... Read More
2018, Domestic Fundraising, English, Features, impact story, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Middle East & North Africa, Morocco, News Post, Philanthropy, Technology & Civic Space, Tunisia
Turning Research into Action in the Middle East and North Africa

Over the past two years, ICNL has worked with partners to conduct a landmark study of civic freedoms in Morocco, ... Read More
2018, Announcement, English, In the News, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Middle East & North Africa, Morocco, News Post, Tunisia
ICNL Releases New Report on Civic Freedom in the Middle East and North Africa

The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to share our latest report: “The State of Civic Freedoms in ... Read More