Being a Member of Parliament is not easy.

Developed by TakingITGlobal, this publication is designed to guide young activists through the program development and implementation process. The Guide includes numerous engaging exercises to present key concepts and best practices in an accessible and interesting manner.

This glossary is part of NDI’s growing library of publications that form the basis for the Institute’s efforts to create a new and precise lexicon to convey the concepts central to democracy and governance. Putting some of these principles into practice, the glossary was developed through a consultative process with NDI’s staff in Lebanon, other field offices throughout the Middle East as well as the Institute’s citizen participation team.

NDI’s Arabic Publication Center in Beirut first published an English-Arabic Translator’s Guide to Election Terminology in 2005. With 200 additional entries and a new Arabic-English feature, this revised and updated publication of the Guide has left few stones unturned. Even the most obscure expressions have been discussed and definitions have been attempted.

Legislatures have a critical role to play in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). This guide provides legislators with information about the EITI process and offers practical suggestions for them to encourage the government to participate and ensure that the EITI program is successful. It is designed primarily for legislators and their staff, but political leaders, government officials, civil society organizations and international actors may also find it helpful.