Technical Issues in Donor Agencies Regulatory Commission Bill HB 1568

This report analyses various issues in the Donor Agencies Regulatory Commission Bill HB 1568 and makes recommendations that the law hould be dropped.

The importance of civil society is reflected by the significant grants and donations made to them
by different stakeholders and actors within the development ladder ranging from individualseveryday Nigerians, corporate organisations, philanthropists, foundations, and multilateral organisations.

There has been significant legislative interest relating to civil society regulations since the 6th Assembly. These regulatory attempts though pushed back by civil society focused on narratives such as national security, prevention of terrorism financing, corruption,and lack of regulations. While the issues framed by these narratives are relevant and of concern to the civil society sector, to balance regulation against proper protection of institutions within civil society, none of these issues have been investigated or evidenced.