Implementing Rules and Regulations on Foreign Donations (Philippines)

This website lists general guidelines and requirements for those sending foreign donations to humanitarian organisations in the Philippines. It also provides details on the items that can be imported as aid.

UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) - TRAINS (TRade Analysis and INformation System) - Guatemala page

The TRAINS country notes summarise the trade control measures, tariffs and other import regulations.

UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) - TRAINS (TRade Analysis and INformation System) - Kenya page

The TRAINS country notes summarise the trade control measures, tariffs and other import regulations.

UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) - TRAINS (TRade Analysis and INformation System) - Egypt page

The TRAINS country notes summarise the trade control measures, tariffs and other import regulations.

UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) - TRAINS (TRade Analysis and INformation System) - Philippines page

The TRAINS country notes summarise the trade control measures, tariffs and other import regulations.

SKS Microfinance Case Study - Lakshmi's Story

SKS Microfinance Limited (SKS) is a non-banking finance company regulated by the Reserve Bank of India and currently operating in 19 of India's 28 states. SKS' mission is to eradicate poverty by providing financial services to the poor.

WHO Guidelines for Health Care Equipment Donations

Many developing countries are increasingly dependent on donor assistance to meet the equipment needs of their health care systems. However, because not all important parameters are taken into consideration, donations sometimes do not achieve their intended objectives, and could even constitute...

Public-Private Partnership for Low - Cost Housing Investments

Thousands of Salvadorans with no credit history can access loans now to make home improvements and expand their home businesses. El Salvador has developed a unique and sustainable financial business model that enables low-income consumers to improve and expand their homes by mobilizing...

The Athens Ethical principles

The Athens Ethical Principles were adopted by business companies in Athens on 23 January 2006, to combat human trafficking worldwide by focusing on seven main areas.

Reducing Disaster Risk

Business Contributions to Disaster Risk Reduction

In March 2015, the UNISDR (The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction) is gathering government, business and NGO leaders, from around the world, to develop a framework that will make the world a safer place in today’s disaster...

MedEarth

We are a not-profit organisation that saves lives and the environment by recovering usable medical supplies and equipment (that was destined for landfill) and redistributing it as humanitarian aid to developing countries. We have a tangible positive impact on both the environment and to people’s...

Customs Department - Maldives

Maldives Customs Service knows of no specific Customs regulations exclusively for Humanitarian Cargo. So commercial regulations, available on their website, are applicable. For more information regarding procedures for donating goods to Maldives, contact the Customs Service, or the Ministry of...

Douanes Algériennes (Customs Department - Algeria)

Douanes Algériennes (Customs Department - Algeria) is the state customs administration of Algeria. The department’s activities range from the implementation of laws and regulations relating to customs procedures to the preparation of the procedures applicable to international trade. Their website...

Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS)

The Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is a voluntary initiative designed to improve companies’ environmental performance. It was initially established by European Regulation 1836/93, although this has been replaced by Council Regulation 761/01. EMAS aims to recognise and reward those...

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Vestas Wind Systems is the world's leading producer of high-tech wind power systems. The company's core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of wind power systems. Vestas' competencies cover everything from site studies (including advising on regulations,...

Asian Philanthropy Advisory Network (APAN)

The Asian Philanthropy Advisory Network, a project of Give2Asia, is a partnership of philanthropy leaders who share their opinions and forecasts to benefit philanthropists and the field of overseas giving in and to Asia. The Network features executives of various organizations working to help...

World Bank - Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia joined the World Bank in 1957. For over thirty years, Saudi Arabia and the World Bank have been partners under the framework of the Technical Cooperation Program (TCP). The TCP has covered various areas, beginning with the support to large infrastructure projects (transport and urban...

United States International Grantmaking (USIG)

The United States International Grantmaking (USIG) project facilitates effective and responsible international grantmaking by US foundations. It explains complex legal requirements in understandable terms, works toward revision of burdensome or ambiguous IRS regulations governing giving abroad,...

Israel Tax Authority - Customs & VAT

Israel Tax Authority - Customs & VAT website provides currrent information regarding customs regulations, taxes, and VAT.

Zambia Revenue Authority

Zambia Revenue Authority is charged with the responsibility of collecting revenue on behalf of the Government and was created to redress the serious shortfall in revenues available to the Government and the increasing dependency on donor funding to support basic necessities. The Authority is...