Civil Society
Up one levelCivil society includes the many kinds of groups through which people organize themselves to pursue interests that are not focused on seeking profit or political power. Civil society includes everything from school associations to sports clubs to farmers’ organizations. In an open society, these groups may organize freely, and help people to define and to promote their interests. This section of BurmaGuide.Net includes resource summaries on the theory and practice of civil society from a variety or organizations around the world.
Governance for Sustainable Human Development
This document has been prepared to guide UNDP country offices and inform key partners. It includes an evaluation of management development program ...
What is being done on … Internet and Other Media to Promote Democracy?
This site highlights organizations that utilize the internet and other media as effective tools for conducting their democracy-building activities ...
Labor Rights Now!
This is the homepage for Labor Rights Now! It contains news and articles on violations of the rights of workers and trade unionists around the world. ...
Asian Research Centre for Migration
This is the homepage of the Asian Research Centre for Migration. It contains information on the Centre’s activities and projects, plus links to a ...
Asia Europe Peoples Forum
This site contains background and program information about the Asia Europe People’s Forum. Current program themes include conflict and peace, ...
Confederation of Independent Unions in the Public Sector
This site contains a listing of press releases and statements of the organization on issues related to labor, free trade, economic agreements, ...
Philippine European Solidarity Center
This site serves as a clearinghouse for activities of the PESC-KSP members – international and in the Philippines – including profiles and ...
Socialist International
This site contains a listing of the program of activities of the organization in different parts of the world, including members’ meetings, ...
AKBAYAN (Citizens Action Party)
This site features background information on Akbayan, the Citizens Action Party of the Philippines. The main page contains press releases and ...
Public Interest Law Initiative Publications
The site features a list of publications by the Public Interest Law Initiative. While the geographic area covered is Central and Eastern Europe, ...
Labor Rights Now!