Mark Sidel et al., Philanthropy and Law in South Asia: Recent Developments in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka (Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium, 2007).
Abstract
This multi-year, multi-country research study provides a comprehensive discussion and analysis of recent developments in state-nonprofit relations and the regulation of the nonprofit sector and philanthropy in five key countries of South Asia - Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The report covers the full range of government regulation of the nonprofit sector and philanthropy, including registration and incorporation, governance requirements, board, trustee and staff issues, tax treatment, regulation of foreign and domestic donations, regulation of special sectors and issues (such as microcredit organizations, foreign donations, and other topics), nonprofit self-regulation, and other areas.
