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Organization Name Organization Name (Local Language) Country Factors Organization Description
The Institute for Advanced Studies in Development Instituto de Estudios Avanzados en Desarrollo - INESAD Bolivia
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement

Founded in 2006, INESAD fosters a social and economic transformation in Bolivia using a multidisciplinary perspective that combines evidence-based research, dissemination of information, and education and training programs for the public. Initiatives include Network Employment, Income and Production, and the SimPachamama tool, to name a few.

The Institute for Comparative Studies on Criminal Sciences of Guatemala El Instituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales de Guatemala - ICCPG Guatemala
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Founded in 1994, ICCPG is an academic institution that contributes to strengthening justice and security in Guatemala. It undertakes research, offers training, and advocates for a critical approach to criminal justice that respects human rights and democratic values. Their areas of work include juvenile restorative justice, transitional justice, and justice and gender, to name a few.

The Institute for Policy Interaction Malawi
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 3: Open Government

Seeks to promote citizen participation in the public policy debate, through continuous dialogue and monitoring of government institutions, instead of ad hoc discussions.

The Institute for Studies of Society, Economics and Environment Vi?n nghiên c?u Xã h?i, Kinh t? và Môi tr??ng (iSEE) Vietnam
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Work towards the rights of minority groups in Vietnamese society through original research, policy advocacy, organizing conference and training events, holding popular annual community events, and running direct youth and minority initiatives.

The Institute for the Development of Women and Children El Instituto para el desarrollo de la Mujer y la Infancia - IDEMI Panama
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It participates in projects that promote the defense of human rights through advocacy, the strengthening of institutional capacities, the promotion of education, and the dissemination of children's rights.

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.

The Institute of Economic Affairs Ghana - IEA Ghana
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption
Factor 3: Open Government

Founded in 1989, it is a public policy institute that promotes good governance, democracy, and a free and fair market economy. It aims to create an environment in which economic, social, political, and legal institutions function openly and freely.

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Factor 5: Order and Security

The IHRP is committed to the advancement of human rights and peace by educating human rights and peace practitioners, promoting outreach programs to community and international organizations, and conducting cutting edge research on important issues.

The institute of Peace Studies and International Relations Kenya
Factor 5: Order and Security

Founded in 2004, it aims to build a society respectful of human dignity, human rights, and justice. Its research is focused on peacebuilding, international relations, policy research, conflict monitoring, foreign policy analysis, and advocacy.

The Institute of Public Affairs - IPA Fundacja Instytut Spraw Publicznych - ISP Poland
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 7: Civil Justice

Established in 1995, IPA is a leading Polish think tank and an independent center for policy research and analysis. It contributes to informed public debate on key Polish, European, and global policy issues. Their main areas of study include European policy, social policy, civil society, migration, and development policy, as well as law and democratic institutions.

The Institute of Therapy and Research on the Aftermath of Torture and State Violence El Instituto de Terapia e Investigación sobre las Secuelas de la Tortura y la Violencia de Estado - ITEI Bolivia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

ITEI is a human rights and mental health organization that supports the rehabilitation of victims of torture and different forms of state violence. It offers healthcare services such as psychotherapy and legal assistance in cases of discrimination. It also advocates for the prevention of torture and provides workshops in prisons and juvenile detention centers.

The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking Philippines
Factor 6: Regulatory Enforcement
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

The IACAT is the body created by law to coordinate and monitor the implementation of Republic Act No. 9208, otherwise known as the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003. The IACAT has been at the forefront of the drawn-out battle against trafficking in persons.

The Interfaith Cooperation Forum Hong Kong S.A.R., China, Cambodia
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights
Factor 5: Order and Security

The ICF is based in Hong Kong and Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is organized jointly by the Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs (APAY), the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), and Bread for the World Germany. It supports an interfaith movement for justice and transformation and is focused on marginalized communities, confronting the root causes of violence, while promoting justice in the economic, political, and social spheres.

The International Budget Partnership Kenya Kenya
Factor 2: Absence of Corruption

Their main areas of interest are increasing public understanding of, and engagement with budgets, and budgetary transparency. They engage civil society, the media and the government. They offer research, technical assistance and training, and advocacy.

The International Institute of Debate The International Institute of Debate Tunisia
Factor 3: Open Government
Factor 5: Order and Security
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Works to create opportunities for youth to critically think and constructively engage to discuss different topics.

The International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR) Nepal
Factor 7: Civil Justice

The International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR) is an international non-profit, non-governmental human rights organization devoted to eliminating discrimination and racism, forging international solidarity among discriminated minorities and advancing the international human rights system through research and advocacy.

The International Peace Support Training Centre (PSTC) Kenya
Factor 5: Order and Security

It was founded in 2001, as part of the Kenyan Defense Staff College. Their mission is to conduct training, education, and research to inform the military, police, and civilian personnel in all aspects of peace support operations.

The International Press Centre – lPC Nigeria
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

Founded in 1999, it is an independent media resource center working to guarantee freedom of expression, opinion and thought, and of the press. They also seek the accountability of the media through the monitoring and promotion of governance and democratic values.

The Islamic Peace and Security Council - IPASEC Ghana
Factor 5: Order and Security

It adopts and implements projects and policy initiatives on peace and security within the Muslim Communities in Ghana.

The Jamaica Project Jamaica
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

Works to develop digital products and projects to develop various areas of Jamaican society. They are currently working with prisoners and staff to train and develop educational tools within prisons.

The Jammeh Foundation for Peace - JFP The Gambia
Factor 4: Fundamental Rights

It works for the improvement in the quality of life of all communities in The Gambia by providing support in the sectors of education, health, agriculture, women's rights, and youth development. The Foundation is an initiative of the former president, Alhaji Yahya Jammeh.

The Japan Center for Conflict Prevention ?????????? Japan
Factor 5: Order and Security

It is an international organization working to prevent conflict in affected areas such as East Africa, the Balkans, and the Middle East. In Japan it offers seminars, lectures, research programs, and designs surveys.

The Japan Council against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs - Gensuikyo ?????????? Japan
Factor 5: Order and Security

It advocates for the prevention of nuclear war and the prohibition of nuclear weapons. It provides assistance for atomic bomb survivors and organizes the annual World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs.

The Jasmine Foundation for Research and Communications (Jasmine Foundation) ????? ???????? ????? ???????? Tunisia
Factor 5: Order and Security

Research institute that organizes round tables, conferences and seminars that bring together stakeholders and experts to address key issues in the process of building a democratic society and regime in Tunisia.

The Judicial Independence Observatory Observatorio de Independencia Judicial en Guatemala Guatemala
Factor 1: Constraints on Government Powers
Factor 7: Civil Justice
Factor 8: Criminal Justice

The Judicial Independence Observatory is an initiative created to monitor and analyze the internal and external factors that threaten judicial independence and due process in Guatemala. It disseminates information to the public through a website and reports concerning the risks that affect the work of judges and magistrates.