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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
Gaston Z. Ortigas Peace Institute (GZO) Philippines
Factor 5: Order and Security

Works to train communities and practitioners in peaceful resolution of conflict and provide information on the conflict resolution process.

Center for Legal Research and Resource Development (CeLLRD) Nepal
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

CeLRRd has worked extensively to promote, uphold and respect rule of law, good governance, fair and unrestricted access to justice, human rights and peace through high caliber research and legal advocacy.

Center for Constitutional Governance - CCG Nigeria
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It works to expand constitutional governance, pluralism, democracy and respect for human rights in Nigeria through education, advocacy, community mobilization, and counseling. The Center is active in the defense of journalists and press freedom rights.

United Community Association forWater and Agriculture (ACUA) El Salvador
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Works to fight for the rights of persons to water and prevention of natural disasters. They have been at the forefront of the fight for a water law during the current water shortage crisis

Zambia National Women's Lobby Zambia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Seeks to promote the participation of women in all levels of democratic decision making through advocacy and education

Hong Kong Bar Association Hong Kong S.A.R., China

Founded in 1949, the Hong Kong Bar Association is the professional organization of barristers in Hong Kong. It considers and takes proper action on all matters affecting the legal profession and the administration of justice.

Kenya Environmental Education Network Kenya
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It works to create awareness and educate the general public about the environment and to stimulate critical thinking, discussion, and informed environmental decision making.

Data Science Singapore
Factor 3: Open Government

Aims to bring together explorers of data in order to create data and information access within Singapore.

Mises Institute United States
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

Libertarian research Institute working on public policy and debate to inform society from the point of view of the Austrian economics movement.

The Africa Centre for Energy Policy Ghana
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 3: Open Government

It is an energy policy think tank that influences the creation of transparent policies in Africa through professional analysis of energy policy, training, advisory services, and advocacy activities for the efficient management of energy resources.

EUPOL Afghanistan Afghanistan
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 5: Order and Security

It has, since its establishment in 2007, supported the reform efforts of the Afghan Government in building a civilian police service that operates within an improved rule of law framework and in respect of human rights.

Transparency International USA United States
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Works to fight corruption in government, business and development throug localised efforts in partnerships with multidisciplinary actors.

Anti Corruption Front India
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Anti Corruption Front is a media and public coalition providing a powerful platform for common masses to register their complaints against corruption/ bribe, with the help of right minded and honest persons from society and also with the help of some honest officials of various departments and the media.

Construction Sector Transparency Initiative - CoST Ethiopia Ethiopia
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

The Initiative seeks to improve transparency and accountability in publicly financed construction projects through the public disclosure of information. CoST is managed by a multi-stakeholder coalition that represents the interests of the government, the private sector, and the civil society.

Law Reform Commission of Tanzania Tanzania
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

The Commission works to reform and develop laws in accordance with the values enshrined in the Constitution to meet the economic, social, cultural, and political needs of a changing society.

Smile Foundation India
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Smile Foundation actively works to empower underprivileged children, youth and women through relevant education, innovative healthcare and market-focused livelihood programmes. It also sensitizes privileged children, youth and citizens in general to promote Civic Driven Change.

Peace Link Liberia
Factor 5: Order and Security

Works to find non violent solutions to conflict and to bolster mediation by empowering women and children in developing peaceful initiatives in their communities.

African Centre for Media Excellance Uganda
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 3: Open Government

Offers training and education to make news media a more credible source of information and to promote the freedom of press and expression

Uganda National Association of Community and Occupational Health Uganda
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Links health professionals with individuals and other organizations to improve health care and influence healthy policies

HAKAM National Human Rights Society Malaysia
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Their mission is to preserve and defend human rights and fundamental freedoms by holding the government accountable and denouncing repressive laws. It advocates for the repeal of the death penalty and to increase accountability of police departments.

Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) Pakistan
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

It is a union of journalists representing journalists from all across the country. It is working for press freedom in Pakistan.

The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) Philippines
Factor 5: Order and Security

IWPR helps support democratic development and the rule of law in regions of crisis and transition through professional and media development.

Bureau for Reconstruction and Development (BRD) Afghanistan
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 5: Order and Security

BRD has been working in Afghanistan since 2002. It has been working to enhance the skills and knowledge of civil society organizations on effective conflict resolution and management through training programs.

Prison Watch Sierra Leone Sierra Leone
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Founded in 1996, it monitors and reports on detention conditions and prison infrastructure in Sierra Leone. They strive to ensure safe custody and humane conditions for individuals deprived of their liberty. It provides training on human rights for officers and civil society members.

National Coordinating Organisation for Farmer Associations of the Gambia (NACOFAG) The Gambia
Factor 5: Order and Security

It works to reinforce and protect the interest of peasants and agricultural organizations with an enabling policy to guide the welfare of its members. It coordinates farmers and their organizations activities in order to ensure capacity building, lobbying and advocacy, policy dialogue, and partnership building.