American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative Judicial Reform Index (JRI)
The Judicial Reform Index is an innovative tool developed by the ABA Rule of Law Initiative to assess judicial reform and judicial independence in emerging democracies and transitioning states. It offers international organizations, development agencies, technical legal assistance providers, and local reformers a reliable means to target judicial reform programs and monitor progress towards establishing more accountable, effective, and independent judiciaries.

ICJ Practitioner's Guide
Produced by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), this Practitioner's Guide offers practical insight on the international principles governing the independence and accountability of judges, lawyers, and prosecutors. It also presents the most relevant and current international standards on the topic.

International Association for Court Administration
The International Association for Court Administration promotes professional court administration and management in emerging democracies and other countries pursuing the rule of law.

The International Network to Promote the Rule of Law (INPROL)
INPROL seeks to turn "lessons learned" from previous experience promoting the rule of law into lessons actually applied. This internet-based knowledge network assists rule of law practitioners by providing them access to relevant expertise, documents, and best practices.

USAID Democracy and Governance Center
This website provides an overview of the Agency's efforts to advance democracy and good governance though programs aimed at strengthening the rule of law, promoting genuinely competitive elections, increasing the development of a politically active civil society, and enhancing government transparency and accountability.

USAID Rule of Law Strategic Framework (PDF)
Rule of law initiatives carried out by USAID utilize this guide which draws from experience to attempt to improve or start a rule of law project. The Strategic Framework emphasizes the historical and political context in assessing a country in order to create a rule of law project that best fits the state's needs.

USAID Technical Publication Series
Links to USAID rule of law-related guides covering such topics as ADR, Case Tracking and Management, Fighting Corruption, Judicial Independence, and the Role of the Media.

USAID Office of Democracy and Governance: Guidance for Promoting Judicial Independence and Impartiality (PDF)
This guide, from the USAID website, that seeks to promote understanding of the issues surrounding judicial independence and assist USAID and other donors, in collaboration with their local counterparts, to design and implement programs that effectively strengthen judicial independence.

Universal Charter of the Judge
Drafted by judges from around the world, and unanimously approved by the Central Council of the International Association of Judges, the Charter outlines the minimal norms and expectations needed for the maintenance of judicial independence.

The World Bank: Justice Knowledge & Research
The World Bank has a number of resources related to judicial reform. This link includes information on rule of law and development, legal reform, justice reform, fighting corruption, and justice sector performance evaluation.