African Development Bank
The African Development Bank is the premier financial development institution of Africa, dedicated to combating poverty and improving the lives of people of the continent and engaged in the task of mobilizing resources towards the economic and social progress of its Regional Member Countries. Asia Foundation (TAF)
The Asia Foundation is a private, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization working to advance the mutual interests of the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Utilizing its 47-year presence throughout Asia, The Asia Foundation collaborates with partners from the public and private sectors to help foster greater openness and shared prosperity in the Asia Pacific region. Asian Institute of Management (AIM)
Committed toward making a difference in sustaining the growth of Asian societies by developing professional, entrepreneurial, and socially responsible leaders and managers. Association of Latin American Jesuit Universities AUSJAL (Spanish)
Es una Asociación de 28 universidades confiadas a la CompañÃa de Jesús en 15 paÃses de América Latina a la luz de la realidad de nuestros pueblos y en fidelidad a la especÃfica inspiración Cristiana y a la identidad y tradición espiritual y pedagógica de la CompañÃa de Jesús. Association of Local Government Authorities of Kenya (ALGAK)
The Association of Local Government Authorities of Kenya (ALGAK) was informally established in 1959 by local authorities as a national forum to lobby for the promotion of strong local government institutions and was registered in 1966 under the Society's Act of the laws of Kenya as an umbrella body for all the local authorities in Kenya. Membership to ALGAK is by registration and payment of subscription fee. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat
The ASEAN Declaration states that the aims and purposes of the Association are: (i) to accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region through joint endeavours in the spirit of equality and partnership in order to strengthen the foundation for a prosperous and peaceful community of Southeast Asian nations, and (ii) to promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries in the region and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter. Atinchik - Servicios Alternativos para el Desarrollo (Spanish)
ATINCHIK, que significa en quechua "Juntos Podemos", es una empresa consultora peruana especializada en la generación y aplicación de metodologÃas innovativas para las acciones de Desarrollo. Está compuesta por una red de consultores a nivel latinoamericano. British Council
The British Council connects people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and builds lasting relationships between the UK and other countries. CIVICUS
CIVICUS is an international alliance dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society throughout the world. CIVICUS' special purpose is to help nurture the foundation, growth, protection and resourcing of citizen action throughout the world and especially in areas where participatory democracy, freedom of association of citizens and their funds for public benefit are threatened. Civil Society and Governance Programme (part of IDS)
The Civil Society and Governance Programme is a research project funded by the Ford Foundation and based at the Institute of Development Studies. The 3-year research programme, established in April 1998, is examining the interplay between civil society and governments in 22 different countries, spanning 6 international regions. From there you can access research outputs, electronic discussions, concept papers, newsletters, civil society websites, and policy briefs. Civil Society Organizations and Participation Program (part of UNDP)
UNDP, as the UN's global development network, is working closely with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) at all levels to promote the MDGs and help people build a better life. We encourage policy dialogues between governments, CSOs and donors and advocate for legal and regulatory environments that enable CSOs to contribute to the development process. We help CSOs develop their own capacity by connecting them to knowledge, experience and resources from around the world, including from CSOs in other countries and regions. Commonwealth Foundation's Citizens and Governance Programme
Explores key questions about the meaning and practice of governance, and about citizen and civil society participation. Community Problem-Solving: Strategy for a Changing World
This site is for practitioners, trainers, investors, and other supporters of community change, and people working in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors (and across them). It was developed from training programs at Harvard University and field visits and case examples from across the globe. Community Toolbox
This collection of techniques can help you get organized to turn your vision into reality. There are a number of ways to use the ToolBox. Look at the checklist for ideas and options. Get an introduction to some new techniques or get a refresher on some you may have used before. The ToolBox can even be used as a blueprint for building a strategy for a project. Decentralization.org
Aims at disseminating information on decentralization initiatives and experience around the world, and promoting access to crucial know-how. The range of topics on this website include fiscal decentralization, intergovernmental relations, federalism, subnational financial management, municipal finance, budgeting and taxation, urban policy, voice and participation, democracy, and anti-corruption. Development Research Centre on Citizenship, Participation and Accountability (part of IDS)
The Development Research Center on Citizenship, Participation and Accountability at IDS is a partnership for research and reflection on key themes of citizenship, participation and accountability and their relevance to the challenge of making rights real for poor people. The Dialogue on Democratic Decentralization
African website committed to: Increasing the exchange of useful decentralization information and perspectives between local and central level peers, within and across sectors, within participating countries, and across regions of Africa; strengthening local government effectiveness, particularly in the area of public finance, local revenue generation, and public-private partnerships; increasing local engagement in decentralization policy development. EduFrance
Information on French higher education. ELDIS (part of IDS)
Gateway to different kind of resources, prepared by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS). It covers the areas of civil society; participation; good government; aid, governance and economic growth. It contains an excellent collection of on-line reports and documents as well as of donor policies. European Central Bank (ECB)
The advent of Monetary Union in Europe has established a new currency, the euro, and a new central bank, the European Central Bank (ECB). The European Central Bank (ECB) is the guardian of price stability in
the euro area. Established on 1 June 1998, it is one of the world's youngest central banks. Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO) (Spanish)
La FLACSO es un organismo internacional de carácter autónomo y regional, creado en 1957, por iniciativa de la UNESCO y algunos gobiernos de la región. Su principal objetivo es promover las ciencias sociales en América Latina y el Caribe. First Peoples Worldwide Â
Their mission is to promote Indigenous determination and control of assets by strengthening Indigenous communities through sharing of knowledge of both needs and resources Foundation for Advanced Studies of International Development (FASID)
The Foundation for Advanced Studies on International Development (FASID) was set up in March 1990. Its primary functions are to conduct education and training of a new generation of Japanese development professionals, and research on international development. FASID was established as a non-profit organisation with the legal status accorded jointly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. It was founded with the active support and co-operation by the Japan Federation of Economic Organisations (KEIDANREN). Gender, Citizenship and Governance Programme
The Gender, Citizenship and Governance (GCG) Programme facilitates innovative gender and governance initiatives in South Asia and Southern Africa. This website provides access to people, issues, resources and strategies for women's social action. Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex
IDS is an internationally-renowned centre for research and teaching on development, established in 1966. IDS also hosts many innovative information and knowledge management services. Institute of Public Administration (IPA)
The government of Saudi Arabia, in recognition of its requirements for development programs to prepare and develop the competent human resources needed to upgrade the performance level and efficiency of government agencies working in various development fields, has established the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) as an autonomous corporate body with its headquarters in Riyadh. The purpose of the Institute is to promote the efficiency of government civil servants and prepare them academically and practically to carry out their responsibilities, to use their authorities in a way to ensure a high level of administration and to support the bases for developing the national economy. The institute also participates in administrative reorganization of government agencies and offers advice on administrative problems presented to it by the ministries and public organizations. In addition, it conducts research projects related to administration and cements cultural relationships in the field of public administration Institute on Governance
The Institute On Governance (IOG) is a non-profit organization with charitable status founded in 1990 to promote effective governance. The Institute concentrates its work around specific knowledge areas, including: Aboriginal Governance, Accountability and Performance, Measurement, Board Governance, Building Policy Capacity, Technology and Governance, Youth and Governance. Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Mexico (Spanish) International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITC/ILO)
A non-profit body, the International Training Centre (ITC) in Turin, Italy, is the training arm of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the specialized agency of the United Nations which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. The Centre supports the achievement of ILO's prime purpose – the promotion of decent work for women and men. To this end, it seeks to assemble, package and deliver the best thinking, practice and experience – at global level – concerning issues related to the world of work. Local Government Information Network (LOGIN)
LOGIN is a local government information clearinghouse designed to promote the professional development of local government officials and their staffs, and strengthen the capabilities of organizations that support the reform of public administration at the local level. LOGIN facilitates the exchange of information through the Internet and also will use traditional methods including workshops, publications, conferences, and training. The Internet component of LOGIN is more than a Web site. It is a Web-based, database driven tool for storing and exchanging information worldwide. Its features allow individuals from different countries and who speak different languages to collect, store, manipulate, and exchange information.
The mission of LOGIN is to provide information to decision-makers at the local level through the exchange of knowledge and experience in Central and Eastern Europe and the countries of the former Soviet Union. LogoLink (part of IDS)
LogoLink is a global learning initiative aimed at strengthening citizen participation in local governance. It provides spaces for exchange, reflection and research on diverse experiences around the world, and encourages learning and action for participatory local governance. Management and Governance Network (MagNet at UNDP)
Helps countries strengthen their electoral and legislative systems, improve access to justice and public administration, and develop a greater capacity to deliver basic services to those most in need. The Division gives substantive support and has programmatic activities in six areas: Governing institutions, Decentralized governance, Public sector management and accountability, Urban development, Governance in crisis countries, Capacity development. Management of Social Transformations Programme (part of UNESCO)
MOST is a UNESCO research programme which supports international comparative social science research. The MOST theme "Urban Development and Governance" promotes socially sustainable human settlements through empowerment of citizens, dissemination of policy-relevant knowledge and the support of innovative initiatives in the field of city professionals’ education. Ministry of Economy and Finance, Spain
The Directorate advises to the potential investors about the possibilities of setting up operations in Spain, and provides tailor-made reports on the questions that may arise when elaborating their investment plans, such as location strategies, financial aid available, tax and labor regulations and economic trends. The Directorate is also willing to organize meetings between potential investors and suitable suppliers, firms, associations and public sector institutions, and will provide prospective investors with in-depth dossiers about industry sectors. Ministry of International Cooperation (MOIC), Egypt
The Ministry of International Cooperation is the Egyptian counterpart for the project that signed the bilateral agreement with USAID. The Ministry is responsible for providing overall guidance for the implementation of the project in cooperation with the other governmental agencies represented in the Governmental Coordinating Group (GCG). National Democratic Institute
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is a nonprofit organization working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide. Calling on a global network of volunteer experts, NDI provides practical assistance to civic and political leaders advancing democratic values, practices and institutions. NDI works with democrats in every region of the world to build political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and to promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government. ODRAZ (Croatian abbreviation for Sustaining Community Development), Croatia Online Sourcebook on Decentralization and Local Development
Offers general information on decentralization, and addresses issues in program design, case studies, and tools for practitioners.
(Also available in French) Open Society Institute: Information Program (OSI)
The mission of the Information Program is to promote the equitable deployment of knowledge and communications resources for civic empowerment and effective democratic governance. Open Society Institute: Local Government and Public Sector Reform Initiative (OSI)
LGI is a network program whose mission is to promote democratic and effective local government and public administration, and to foster the development of public policy research in the region. The key words defining LGI are analysis, change and reform. Organization de Cooperation et de Developpement Economiques (OCDE)
L'OCDE regroupe 30 pays membres, tous attachés à la démocratie et l'économie de marché. Ses relations de travail avec plus de 70 autres pays, des ONG et la société civile lui confèrent une envergure mondiale. Renommée pour ses publications et ses statistiques, ses travaux couvrent tout le champ économique et social, de la macroéconomie aux échanges, à l' éducation, au développement, et à la science et à l'innovation. L'OCDE joue un rôle phare en favorisant la bonne gouvernance des secteurs public et privé. Grâce à sa surveillance structurelle, elle permet aux gouvernements de maintenir compétitifs les secteurs économiques clefs. Par son travail sur les questions émergentes et en identifiant les politiques qui marchent, elle permet aux décideurs d'adopter des orientations stratégiques. Elle est également renommée pour ses études par pays.
(Aussi accessible en Anglais) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
The OECD groups 30 member countries sharing a commitment to democratic government and the market economy. With active relationships with some 70 other countries, NGOs and civil society, it has a global reach. Best known for its publications and its statistics, its work covers economic and social issues from macroeconomics, to trade, education, development and science and innovation. The OECD plays a prominent role in fostering good governance in the public service and in corporate activity. It helps governments to ensure the responsiveness of key economic areas with sectoral monitoring. By deciphering emerging issues and identifying policies that work, it helps policy-makers adopt strategic orientations. It is well known for its individual country surveys and reviews.
(Also accessible in French) Parliamentary Center
The Parliamentary Center is dedicated to strengthening legislatures through continuous learning and innovation in parliamentary development, mutual sharing of practical parliamentary experience and provision of advisory services. In carrying out this Mission, the Centre is guided by principles of good governance and sensitivity to historical, cultural and political differences. Participation Home Page of IDS
Contains online abstracts and a database of over 4000 documents on participatory approaches to development and governance. Participation Toolkit
The Participation Toolkit offers information on tools which promote citizen participation in local governance. Over one hundred cases are described and analyzed, together with articles and links for further reference. Program of Cooperation in Decentralization and Local Government (part of OAS)
The aim of this program area is to work with member states to strengthen democratic institutions and to foster democratic values and practices. Upon the request of member states, or on its own initiative but in consultation with them, the Union for the Promotion of Democracy (UPD) works with government and academic institutions and with civil society organizations to generate and disseminate information on the development and functioning of democratic institutions, and human resource training for democracy. UPD also works with member states as a forum for dialogue and as a catalyst, focusing on regional and subregional activities. It does this in such a way as to foster closer relations, cooperation and dialogue at the highest levels through the interchange of experience on common challenges facing the democracies of the Hemisphere. This area executes its activities through investigations and Publications, seminars, and courses. Public Finance School of the Brazilian Ministry of Finance (ESAF) Resource Centres for Participatory Learning and Action Network (RCPLA)
Provides links to other sources including organization web sites, networks, full-text guides, participation methodology -PRA and PAR, subject-specific resources, on-line training materials, participation events and training opportunities, and a discussion list. Romanian Academic Society
The Romanian Academic Society (SAR) was founded in 1995 as a Bucharest-based think tank with the mission of advancing the ideas of liberty, democracy and sound government. In thier publications, public awareness campaigns and consultancy work, they have promoted the notion of government accountability through transparency and the reform of the public sector through deregulation, the introduction of clear standards and the implementation of market-type mechanisms. Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA), India
PRIA is a Delhi based voluntary development organisation, striving for socio-economic and socio political equality and welfare. PRIA undertakes a wide range of social initiatives within the perspective of participatory development and research. Its key interventions are in the area of Civil Society and Participatory Development , Local Self Governance, Environmentally Sustainable Industrial Development. Women and marginalised section find special focus in all our work. PRIA is proud to reach out locally, nationally and globally. Sourcebook en Ligne sur la Décentralisation et le Développement Local
Ce site offre des informations générales sur la décentralisation, ainsi que de plus amples données sur les conceptions de programmes, des études de cas, et des outils pour practiciens.
(Aussi disponible en Anglais) Transparency International (TI)
Transparency International, the only international non-governmental organisation devoted to combating corruption, brings civil society, business, and governments together in a powerful global coalition. URBANET: Network for Decentralization and Municipal Development
URBANET is a network of GTZ experts working worldwide as well as associated members and institutions in the field of Decentralization, Urban and Municipal Development. It aims to enhance the capacities of the network members through regional and multi-sector cooperation. At the center of its activities will be knowledge management, capacity development, human resource management and consulting services. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
As the UN's development network, UNDP helps developing countries build their own solutions to national and global development challenges through innovative programmes and services. It has six priority practice areas: Democratic Governance (see next link); Poverty Reduction; Crisis Prevention and Recovery; Energy and Environment; Information and Communications Technology; HIV/AIDS. Universidad Rafael Landivar  Disclaimer: While we hope you might find the links above of interest, please note the World Bank is not responsible for the content of World Wide Websites.  |
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