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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
Afghan Youth Civil and Cultural Association (AYCCA) Afghanistan
Factor 3: Open Government

AYCCA is an NGO that works to empower youth to play an active role in their society.

IMAN Malaysia
Factor 5: Order and Security

IMAN aspires to provide reliable information concerning society, religion, and perception. Their work areas include ethno-religious relations, socio-political risk, and perception and public opinion, with projects such as Countering Violent Extremism and Community Resilience.

Youth in Action Association (YIAA) Afghanistan
Factor 3: Open Government

YIAA is an NGO that works to empower youth to play an active role in their society through participation and civic engagement.

International Network to Promote the Rule of Law (INPROL) International
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

INPROL is a global, online community of approximately 2,500 rule of law practitioners from 120 countries and 400 organizations working on rule of law reform in post-conflict and developing countries through policy, practice, and research perspectives.

Freedom Forum Nepal
Factor 3: Open Government

Freedom Forum is a collective initiative of policy researchers, advocates and academicians committed to democracy, human rights, press freedom and equitable development of society mainly working for institutionalization of democracy, protection and promotion of human rights, press freedom, freedom of expression and right to information in Nepal.

Africa in Democracy and Good Governance (ADG) The Gambia
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers

It contributes to the promotion and protection of human rights, democracy and good governance in Africa. It works to initiate and advise programs and policies that strengthen institutions, foster sustainable development, and lasting peace.

Media Rights Agenda - MRA Nigeria
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Founded in 1993, they work for the promotion and protection of media freedom and freedom of expression in Nigeria. The organization provides office space and resources for the Freedom of Information Coalition (FOIC), a civil society coalition that comprises more than 150 organizations.

Ethio Trial Tracker Ethiopia
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

It documents and provides information to the public concerning court cases of people accused of terrorism. It denounces arbitrary detention of dissenters by the government and monitors the appropriate use of the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation of 2009.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) India
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), was established in 1936 by Sir Dorabji Tata with the prime purpose of encouraging learning and research in the country, of meeting costs of relief during crises and calamities and of carrying out worthwhile charitable activities.

Professional Standards Division - Liberia National Police Liberia
Factor 5: Order and Security

The Professional Standards Division works to investigate and sanction professional misconduct by police officers.

Tilleke & Gibbin Cambodia, Thailand
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Tilleke & Gibbins is a leading Southeast Asian regional law firm representing investors and companies in the key areas of commercial transactions, dispute resolution and litigation, and intellectual property. Additionally they advise clients on anti-corruption matters and is the exclusive TRACE Partner Law Firm in both Thailand and Cambodia.

Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability (CBGA) India
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 3: Open Government

The Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability is a non-profit organization enhancing transparency and accountability in governance through rigorous analysis of policies and budgets, and fostering people's participation in public policy processes by demystifying them.

Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSH) Singapore
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Works to develop and uphold guidelines of safety and health in the workplace in partnership with businesses, the government, unions and workers.

Alliance for Justice United States
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Looks to improve the delivery of justice through the monitoring of the federal court appointment process and the efficiency of the justice system in the protection of civil rights.

Freeland Thailand
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Freeland is dedicated to making the world free of wildlife trafficking and human slavery. Head-quartered in Bangkok, they work throughout Asia and beyond. Freeland's programs include support for law enforcement agencies through training and tip-offs, support to vulnerable communities with the introduction of alternative livelihoods, and public education through mass media campaigns and grassroots outreach.

Zambia Civic Education Association (ZCEA) Zambia
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Aims to increase citizen awareness of their rights and responsibilites to promote good governance and strengthened democracy

Tanzania Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative - TEITI Tanzania
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It is an initiative that aims to increase transparency and accountability in the extractive sector in Tanzania. It is regulated by the global standard of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and is committed to disclose company payments and government receipts of taxes and revenues from the extractive sector.

The Swiss - Sierra Leone Development Foundation Sierra Leone
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Founded in 1996, they work in Bombali District providing health services, education, and strengthening of community development initiatives.

AGHS Legal Aid Cell Pakistan
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

AGHS Legal Aid Cell is a human rights and legal aid organization operating in Pakistan since 1980. It was the first legal aid organization established in the country. The major focus of the organization has been the rights of women, children and minorities in Pakistan.

National Union of Journalists of the Philippines Philippines
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Since it was formed in 1986, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has been advancing the interests of the Filipino working press while promoting free expression and free press. It has over 1,500 members in more than 60 chapters here and abroad.

Social Policy Research Centre Australia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It is a multidisciplinary research group working on issues such as inequality, environmental change, and indigenous policy. They aim to both provide information on current policies and encourage policy reform.

Joint Energy and Environment Projects (JEEP) Uganda
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Aims to combat environmental degradation and conserve natural resources through training and awareness seminars

Association of Media Women in Kenya - AMWIK Kenya
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It seeks to inform and promote a resourceful society for the enhancement of the status of women in Kenya. It organizes and facilitates community radio listening groups and journalist trainings.

The Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI Kenya
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

It is the national body responsible for carrying out health research, capacity building, innovation, and service delivery in Kenya.

Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal
Factor 5: Order and Security

APF is a paramilitary force with the basic roles of maintaining law and order, combatting insurgency, and cracking down terrorist activities. It is mobilized in various policing jobs—security of VIPs, protection of vital installations and facilities, and control riots and public unrest. APF serves as a second layer for maintaining security in the country.