1. Introduction -- 2. Disaggregating 'Democratic Legitimacy': A Framework -- 3. The Democratic Legitimacy of Intergovernmental Rule-Making -- 4. The World Commission on Dams -- 5. The Global Reporting Initiative -- 6. The Forest Stewardship Council -- 7. The Democratic Legitimacy of Transnational Rule-Making: Conclusions -- Annex I. The World Commission on Dams' Strategic Priorities and Policy Principles -- Annex II. The Reporting Framework of the Global Reporting Initiative -- Annex III. Principles and Criteria for Forest Stewardship