We are a network of legislators, ministry officials, government staff, legislation drafters, civil society participants, university faculty, and development professionals from more than 40 nations around the world dedicated to building legislative capacity to address the many underlying causes that have led to poverty and for billions of people.

ICLAD staff and board members have decades of experience throughout the world as practitioners, researchers, and faculty members.

• Board Members
• Advisors
• Certified Trainers
• Staff Contacts

Our Vision
Strengthening democracy and engaging citizenry to eradicate poverty and promote human rights.

Our Founding Principles
Our Approach

Centers, Alumni Associations, and Academic Programs

ICLAD's partners and alumni build affiliated Centers, Alumni Associations, or Academic Programs to deepen and sustain capacity for participatory, effective lawmaking.

Asia and the Pacific Rim
Europe and Eurasia
Latin America and the Caribbean
Middle East and North Africa
North America
Sub-Saharan Africa