Counterpart International

The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is an international organization dedicated to promoting an enabling legal environment for civil society and public participation worldwide. ICNL helps strengthen the legal framework for civil society through technical assistance, through the expertise of a multi-national in-house staff and global network of legal specialists, and through partnerships with civil society representatives, government officials, scholars and business leaders. ICNL has worked on NGO law reform projects in over ninety countries in conjunction with the US Agency for International Development, Council of Europe, OSCE, World Bank, United Nations and other institutions. ICNL has also had significant experience in Asian countries, including the Central Asian countries of the former Soviet Union, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, as well as post-conflict countries, including Kosovo and East Timor.

ICNL has been engaged in Afghanistan since 2002, and is currently funded by USAID through Counterpart International to support the enactment and implementation of enabling legislation regulating not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs). ICNL provided technical assistance to the Ministry of Economy and other key stakeholders during the drafting of the Law on NGOs (enacted June 2005). ICNL is currently providing implementation and capacity building support to the Ministry and to NGOs operating in Afghanistan.

Mission & Activities
ICNL's work incorporates several important core values:

	Reform results from an indigenous and transparent process
	Sustainability is achieved through capacity-building
	Programs must incorporate public participation and consensus-building
	Healthy civil society features the principles of self-governance, accountability, and transparency.

ICNL has earned the trust and respect of civil society organizations, scholars, government officials, and the business community as a leader in effectively addressing not-for-profit law issues and challenges to civil society. We receive substantial institutional support to focus our work on civil society legal reform across the world. Our key Program Areas are designed to have a meaningful global impact on civil society while maintaining professional standards and a dedication to enhancing civil society.

Our Work: ICNL's Focus Areas	Legal Framework for Civil Society Civil Society Sustainability Good Governance & Accountability Public-Private Partnerships Self-Regulation Public Participation & Advocacy Educational Initiatives The ICNL Knowledge Center
Our Approach: ICNL's Values	Indigenous & Transparent Process Capacity Building Public Participation & Consensus-Building Self-Governance & Accountability
Our Reach: ICNL's Global Programs	Africa Asia Europe North & South America Oceania

For more information, please visit ICNL site, www.icnl.org

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