Welcome
What We Do
ICLAD equips legislators, ministry officials, civil society participants, university faculty, and development professionals to solve social problems with effective law.
Our distinctive problem-solving methodology, grounded in powerful theory, empowers participants in the lawmaking process to transform their societies and contribute to development.
Our learning programs strengthen national lawmaking capacities that are essential to democratic governance and development.
ICLAD's alumni and partners represent over forty developing, transitional, and post-conflict societies with a diverse range of legal traditions, including common law, civil law, and sharia.
Who We Serve
Government Officials & Staff
ICLAD prepares ministries to conduct policy research, identify effective solutions, draft legislation and rules, and implement, monitor and evaluate. More
Legislators
ICLAD's legislative strengthening resources and programs equip legislators to assess bills and to provide effective legislative oversight. More
Civil Society Participants
ICLAD builds civil society capacity to advocate for good governance and to contribute knowledge to lawmaking, monitoring, and evaluation processes. More
University Faculty
ICLAD works with universities to develop courses and create interdisciplinary research centers to promote good governance. More
Development Professionals
ICLAD links local and international development professionals with lawmakers to solve social problems. More
News
Apply Now: Residence Program 2008, Boston
ICLAD is now accepting applications for the 2008 Residence Program, at Boston University School of Law from September through December.
ICLAD Announces New M&E Protocols
ICLAD's Research and Training division proposes new protocols for monitoring and evaluation of legislative strengthening programs.
Experience: Agrarian Reform, Brazil
Researcher Gleisson Araujo reports on using ICLAD's approach to study the effectiveness of agrarian reform programs in Brazil.