Accountability Lab is a global translocal network that makes governance work for people by supporting active citizens, responsible leaders and accountable institutions. Our goal is a world in which resources are used wisely, decisions benefit everyone fairly, and people lead secure lives.
Accountability Lab is a global translocal network that makes governance work for people by supporting active citizens, responsible leaders and accountable institutions. Our goal is a world in which resources are used wisely, decisions benefit everyone fairly, and people lead secure lives.
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Accountability Lab’s flagship training program for young change-makers to build sustainable, effective tools for change.
A global campaign powered by citizens in search of exemplary government officials.
A pioneering community feedback and dialogue platform to ensure accountability in the development process.
Supportive, impactful member networks and co-working spaces for small and big nonprofits.
A conscious music campaign supporting musicians who advocate for greater representation, participation and accountability.
Channelling civil society voices into high-level decision-making at the C20, G20, and the Open Government Partnership for stronger accountability and open government.
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🛠️ If you're in Spain for the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Summit, join us for a ...side session hosted by Accountability Lab and Development Gateway.
We're talking about:
• How to decide on the right technology approach;
• What non-tech factors to address in the enabling environment for the digital solution to work; and
• Where we're applying tech where we shouldn’t
We'll be unpacking real-world cases through guided discussion and a collaborative mapping exercise to develop practical approaches on how and when to use technology in open government.
📅 October 8th, from 5 to 7 pm
📍 Hotel NH Canciller Ayala, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/navigate-tech
"Nepal’s Gen Z has demonstrated remarkable vision, courage, and responsibility. Their voices... deserve not just to be heard, but to be trusted."
Between the end of Nepal's youth anti-corruption protests and the country's elections being held in March 2026 is an opportunity to shape a path forward, that meaningfully includes young people.
👓 Accountability Lab Nepal's Narayan Adhikari shares what this could look like:
Nepal stands at a critical juncture. After years of frustration over kleptocracy, corruption and electoral manipulation, citizens and their new...
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📣 SIGN ON: Join over 100 signatories asking the World Bank to fulfil promises to meaningfully ...involve civil society and citizens in development projects.
Development projects implemented without meaningful input from citizens risk losing impact or causing harm to communities that should be benefiting. In an environment with ever-shrinking funding, citizen participation in deciding how dollars are spent has become even more critical.
The open letter will be open to signatures until October 8th, 5pm (ET).
Answer the call:
The open letter below is addressed to the World Bank's leadership, urging them to fulfil their stalled promises on civic and citizen engagement. Its...
forms.gle📣 SIGN ON: Join over 100 signatories asking the World Bank to fulfil promises to meaningfully ...involve civil society and citizens in development projects.
The letter will be open to signatures until October 8th, 5pm (ET).
The open letter below is addressed to the World Bank's leadership, urging them to fulfil their stalled promises on civic and citizen engagement. Its...
forms.gle🎙️ From Cambodia to the global stage, NGOs are indispensable for accountability. In Episode 2 ...of our 'Beyond the Frameworks' series, we explore how civil society organizations monitor impacts, strengthen policy advocacy, and keep transparency alive.
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or our website:
🔗 Spotify: https://bit.ly/47fQ8LX
🔗 Apple: https://apple.co/4gjHfDH
🔗 Website: accountabilitylab.org
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Michele Crymes | Try Thy (Open Development Cambodia)
🎙️ From Cambodia to the global stage, NGOs are indispensable for accountability. In Episode 2 ...of our 'Beyond the Frameworks' series, we explore how civil society organizations monitor impacts, strengthen policy advocacy, and keep transparency alive.
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple…
Nepal's GenZ protests were part of a wave of uprisings across South and East Asian countries ...over the past few years. Protests in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Indonesia have resulted in varying levels of political response and regime change, but all indicate people's frustration with glaring inequality and lack of accountability.
After the protests, and with an interim government in place, what steps might help in charting a fresh way forward?
👓 Read the story here, with commentary from Accountability Lab Nepal's Narayan Adhikari: https://bbc.in/4pHoNcg
Anti-corruption demonstrations have toppled a government - will they lead to lasting change?
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📢 Is your organization considering any specific mitigation measures to combat aid cuts? Maybe ...you're infusing AI into your operations or adopting new paid services. If so, we'd love to hear from you.
In collaboration with Humentum and Global Voices, the Lab is running a new survey to inform donor priorities around funding. Our data, published on www.globalaidfreeze.com, helps partners, supporters, and the media understand the scale and impact of the crisis. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your story with us.
Our new survey looks at the kinds of obstacles you may be facing. The updated snapshot will provide critical comparative insights into the shifting landscape of international development. Please complete the follow-up survey today: https://www.globalaidfreeze.com/survey It's available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.
Your voice matters, and your input will again help inform meaningful action across the ecosystem.
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Impacts of the United States Government’s Stop Work OrdersThese are the results of a global survey in May 2025 measuring the impact on ...
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