Resource Links
The Ratiu Center for Democracy is a non-profit organization which seeks to further the ideals of the late Ion Ratiu, a life-long advocate for democracy. The Center’s mission is to encourage non-partisan promotion of the values and behaviors associated with democracy. This mission is accomplished through a wide range of activities at local, national, and international level.
http://aceproject.org/
The ACE Electoral Knowledge Network encourages sharing knowledge for activities related to credible, sustainable, peaceful and cost-effective elections. Of special interest is the Electoral Materials section, which contains sample ballot papers, training manuals, election posters, country case studies, and much more.
http://www.training-youth.net/
This web site presents the training opportunities and publications for European youth workers and youth leaders developed by the Youth-Partnership between the Council of Europe and the European Commission. You can purchase training kits in a number of different languages.
http://www.toolkitparticipation.nl/
This Toolkit, a database filled with experiences of participation in local decision-making, aims to contribute towards the development of a positive attitude of local authorities vis-à-vis citizen participation. It is the first Toolkit aimed at both public and civil organisations, and co-operatively developed by both sectors.
http://europa.eu/youth/index.cfm?l_id=en/
The European Union's portal for youth. The section on Active Citizenship has excellent links to NGOs and tools for promoting active participation in society.
http://www.demdigest.net
The Digest is produced at the National Endowment for Democracy and published by the Transatlantic Democracy Network, which aims to inform and convene democratic and civil society activists committed to promoting democracy. The Network is affiliated with the World Movement for Democracy.
http://europa.eu/
EUROPA is the European Union's portal web site. You will find all the information made available on the Internet by the institutions and bodies of the European Union, including the European Parliament, the Council of the Union, the Commission, the Court of Justice, and the Committee of Regions.
http://www.wto.org/
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
http://www.osce.org/
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe is the world's largest regional security organization whose 56 participating States span the geographical area from Vancouver to Vladivostok.
http://www.icfj.org/
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is dedicated to helping journalists worldwide raise the standards of journalism, especially in places with little tradition of a free press. The Center was founded in 1984 in the belief that vigorous, independent media are essential building blocks on which democracy, freedom and human rights must be based.
http://www.freedomhouse.org/
Freedom House, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization, is a clear voice for democracy and freedom around the world. Through a vast array of international programs and publications, Freedom House is working to advance the remarkable worldwide expansion of political and economic freedom.
http://www.opendemocracy.net/
An independent website on global current affairs offering critical analysis, promoting dialogue and debate on issues of global importance and linking citizens from around the world. Of particular interest are the Democracy and Power and Media and the Net sections.
http://www.eurasianet.org/
EurasiaNet provides information and analysis about political, economic, environmental and social developments in the countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus, as well as in Russia, the Middle East, and Southwest Asia.