Topics covered include computing and the internet, lobbying, fundraising, management issues, and public relations. The Advocacy Institute works to assist NGOs working for social and economic justice. Their web site includes information on its capacity building program . This organization works to promote accountability and transparency in government as well as citizen participation. Their staff works with a variety of other organizations in many countries.
Numerous reports are available on their web site.
The publications list includes handbooks and guides for NGOs attempting to affect policy and nurture economic development. These publications can be ordered, but are not available online. This resource, provided by the Center for Living Democracy , is a searchable catalog of books, papers, and other resources for NGOs working on issues of transparency and democracy. This organization offers assistance to NGOs which focus on challenges facing the independent states of the former Soviet Union and fosters communication among these organizations. The web site includes information on a free email Listserv, reports which can be ordered online, numerous web resources listed by topic, and case studies focusing on successful NGOs.