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: 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.Item Country Report 2018: Egypt(2018) Herrold, CatherineAll organizations operating under Law 70 must pursue development and social welfare objectives and must align their work with the state’s development priorities. Under Egypt’s prior law governing philanthropic organizations, Law 84 of 2002, many human rights and advocacy organizations registered as civil companies in order to avoid the restrictions of Law 84. Law 70 requires all organizations that do civil work, including human rights organizations, to register under the law.Item Country Report 2018: Morocco(2018) Elmostafa, EssaadiThe system for creating new associations is subject to a declarative regime, in which associations need to declare to authorities their creation, but they do not need legal authorization to operate. In consequence, there is not a comprehensive national registry of registered organizations. They must present a declaration to the headquarters of the local administrative authority and information about where the dated and signed receipt will be delivered (Decree on the Right to Establish Associations, 1958, Article 5). The declaration must include several documents, such as the name of the association, a list of members, copies of members’ national IDs, location of the association, and number of association branches, if applicable.