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Find information on NGO laws and regulation in countries around the world

    Here you can find a wealth of information on how NGOs are regulated in countries around the world, as well learn more about regional initiatives the International Programme is involved in.
    You can find information on countries within the following regions:

The following websites also provide a lot of information on NGO laws and regulation around the world:

International Centre for Not-for-Profit Law. The ICNL has recently launched the NGO Law Monitor, which provides up-to-date information on legal issues affecting not-for-profit, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) around the world. 

United States International Grantmaking

UNDP Programme on Governance in the Arab Region

Philanthropy and the Third Sector in Asia and the Pacific

Legislation Online

One World Trust Database of Self-Regulatory Initiatives

Can't find what you're looking for?

These pages contain information on how NGOs are regulated around the world; you will find the most detailed information in countries and regions where the International Programme has experience of working. The number of countries covered here is by no means exhaustive and we are keen to hear from you if you can provide new or additional information. Please contact us if you are able to help.