Research
click photo to see a bigger pictureThe Democracy Resource Center (DRC) collects, organizes, and disseminates information and analysis produced by and about the wide range of groups and organizations working to strengthen democracy around the world.

The DRC has two main components. The first is a library and archives that holds approximately 15,000 works collected over the past twenty years from NED grantees and other sources which can be searched via an online catalog. The second component is the web sites for the NED and the World Movement for Democracy.

Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Friday, from 9:00am to 5:30pm. The DRC is accessible to outside users by appointment. For an appointment contact the Head Librarian, .

Interlibrary Loans:
Given the special nature of the collection, the DRC loans its materials to libraries and research centers that are participating members of OCLC. For more information please contact .


Internet Resources and Links:

Listed below are links to various web resources. Select a topic from the pulldown menu below. If you would like to suggest a site to be added to our listings send an e-mail to .
Research Databases
Online Catalog - The DRC's catalog of holdings. This collection holds approximately 15,000 works collected over the past twenty years from NED grantees.

Democracy Projects Database - This database provides information on some 6,000 projects supported by seven international grant-giving organizations.

Sources of Funding in International Democratic Development Database - Database contains information on philanthropic organizations that provide funds to groups working in the area of international democratic development. The database also include Awards and Fellowship opportunities.
Research Guides
Democracy Research Guide - This guide is broken down into 3 important research components:

  • Textual Resources
  • Organizations, Institutions and Networks
  • Research Tutorial

    Web Project Management & Development presentation delivered Sept. 19, 2005.

    "Using the Internet for Research" and "Web Development Stages", presentations given at the World Movement for Democracy's Third Assembly.
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