Resources
Giving Evidence To Select Committees Of The Dewan Rakyat: Guidelines For Public Officers
This guideline was produced by the National Democratic Institute and the Parliament of Malaysia in collaboration with the Attorney General's Chambers Malaysia, the Public Service Department, the Malaysia Office of the Chief Government Security Officer, and the Legal Affairs Division, Prime Minister’s Department of Malaysia.
Digital Responses to Crises: An Action Plan for Platforms and CSOs Confronting Online Threats
Swift access to trustworthy information is critical for first responders, governments, and the general public during crises and other critical democratic moments. However, crises often present unique and heightened risks to the information space.
A Guide for Citizens: What Should We Know About the Municipal Budget?
One of the main challenges facing Georgian municipalities is ensuring that citizens exercise their right to contribute to the development of their community through the municipal budget development process. Municipal budgets are one of the most critical pieces of policy documentation at the local level, outlining the infrastructural, social, economic and cultural priorities of the municipal government.
Local Government Gender Assessment and Action Planning Implementation Guide
This guide, “Local Government Gender Assessment and Action Planning” (LGGAAP), can be used by local government staff and officials in collaboration with civil society organizations and members of the community to assess how well a local government addresses gender inequality and engages with diverse groups of women.
The Open Government Partnership: A How-To Guide for Members of Parliament
In the face of many global challenges, from climate change to public health and democratic backsliding, an effective government strategy demands the participation of citizens. In particular, democratic parliaments that have embraced open governance understand that people must be at the heart of parliament and that governance must be responsive to citizens.