Global Philanthropy Environment Index 2018
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The 2018 Global Philanthropy Environment Index is the world’s largest and most comprehensive effort to document the state of global philanthropy and the factors that enhance or inhibit its success. The index was previously the product of the renowned Hudson Institute, under the title The Index of Philanthropic Freedom.
This collection has been assigned the ISBN: 978-0-9776899-1-0. Complete file available from: https://hdl.handle.net/1805/45288.
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Item Global Philanthropy Environment Index 2018(IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, 2018)Item Country Report 2018: Singapore(2018) Tan, Eugene K. B.Individuals are free to form organizations, including POs, and there is generally little government interference with the types and purposes of such organizations during the formation process, save for those that relate to issues such as race and religion where the Societies Act (1966 and amendments) provides for “normal registration”. Most POs, however, would qualify for “automatic registration” under the Societies Act. POs need not be registered under the Societies Act (although common) and may be registered under other laws such as incorporating a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act.Item Country Report 2018: Saudi Arabia(2018) Matic, NatashaIndividuals are somewhat free to form organizations. The process and laws have been improved (e.g. the new Law on Associations and Foundations, Royal Decree No. M/8, 19.2.1437H), in consequence, it takes less time and less people to incorporate an organization; however, certain organizations that could be seen as anti-government or anti-religion or as addressing issues that are not culturally and politically appropriate or sensitive would not be approved. At the end of the day, the final approval comes from the government. In addition, only Saudis are allowed to form POs – no foreigner is allowed to form such an organization in the country.Item Country Report 2018: Pakistan(2018) Nadeem, AhmadIndividuals in Pakistan are free to form organizations, associations, foundations or any other type of nonprofits (Articles 15-17 of the Constitution of Pakistan). Several laws allow such registrations or authorizations to work as nonprofit organizations or social welfare agencies. In terms of purposes, generally there are no restrictions on the type of objectives toward which organizations want to work. The only restriction is that organizations cannot be formed for the promotion of sectarian differences.Item Country Report 2018: Vietnam(2018) Vu, Anh NgocIn Vietnam, there is a grid of laws, regulations and administrative decrees put in place to regulate and control associations. Most of these legal documents were created in ad-hoc ways, meaning that they were issued simply as a temporary measure to cope with an increasing number of associations. There is a notable gap between what is stipulated in the Constitution and the existence of legal documents that realize such constitutional rights.Item Country Report 2018: Turkey(2018) Ersen, Tevfik Basak; Varon, Liana; Tekmen, HilalThe legal framework only recognizes the formation of associations and foundations as legal entities. Other forms of collective action (e.g. initiatives, nonprofit companies, groups, networks) are not recognized and are not provided legal entity status. In addition to associations and foundations, platforms/initiatives are also recognized by law but not accepted as legal entities. POs cannot participate in economic activities directly, and they need to establish separate economic entities for such purposes.Item Country Report 2018: United Arab Emirates(2018) IU Lilly Family School of PhilanthropyUAE is a federal state. Emirates (states), especially Dubai and Sharjah, have separate laws. Article 33 of the Constitution of the UAE guarantees the freedom of assembly and association; however, philanthropic organizations face many burdensome restrictions on the right of association (Freedom House, 2016). In October 2016, the UAE government passed the Federal Law Decree No 8 of 2016 stating, “that anyone found guilty of establishing an organization aimed at 'overthrowing the government' or 'fighting against constitutional principles' will face the death penalty or life imprisonment. Organizations that endanger state security are also outlawed” (CIVICUS, 2016).Item Country Report 2018: Philippines(2018) Songco, DaniloThe Philippine constitution guarantees the rights of individuals to form unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to the law. There are also several laws and public policies that encourage the formation of associations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and provide for their participation in government decision-making as well as in partnerships with government for the delivery of public services.Item Country Report 2018: Qatar(2018) Farouky, Naila; Khatib, HaneenThe Qatari Law of Associations and Private Institutions does not permit the operation of non-registered groups. The law is clear that philanthropic organizations must be registered and monitored by the Ministry of Civil Service and Housing Affairs, and the Ministry has the right to dissolve an organization. While individuals are free to submit a registration application to the above mentioned ministry, some of the requirements for founding members of organizations are not very clear, including Chapter One, Article 2, Section 2 (D) of the law, "Founding or joining member shall: have good conduct and reputation." There is no available explanation on what defines “good reputation and conduct."Item Country Report 2018: Kuwait(2018) Abu Rumman, Samir; Al Shayji, AbdulrazzakThe main law governing the formation of charitable organizations and institutions in Kuwait is the Public Benefit Associations Law. In accordance to Article 4 of the Public Benefit Associations Law, any group of no less than 50 persons may apply for the formation of a public benefit association to provide services or carry out social, cultural, religious, or sports activities on a voluntary basis without profit, and to manage charitable societies established in 2002. The founding member of the association is required to be a Kuwaiti citizen not less than 21 years of age and not have committed a breach of honor or any crime.