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.

WHAT WE DO

Accountability Lab’s flagship training program for young change-makers to build sustainable, effective tools for change.

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A global campaign powered by citizens in search of exemplary government officials.

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A pioneering community feedback and dialogue platform to ensure accountability in the development process.

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Supportive, impactful member networks and co-working spaces for small and big nonprofits.

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A conscious music campaign supporting musicians who advocate for greater representation, participation and accountability.

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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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🌍 GLOBAL ROUNDUP

🇳🇵Accountability Lab Nepal's Regional Youth Summit in ...partnership with MANUSHER JONNO FOUNDATION in Bangladesh brought young changemakers together to learn, collaborate, and build networks across borders.

🎧 Listen to our podcast on their incredible initiatives and how our Accountability Incubator and MJF's Youth Engagement in Democracy -YED are supporting them: https://spoti.fi/4adF686

🇨🇩 Community Frontline Associates working as part of Accountability Lab RDC's CivActs program were trained in tax transparency to hold community leaders accountable for transparent people-centric governance. After the training CFAs gathered data on citizens' perceptions and understanding of citizen participation, governance, participatory budget, and the role of municipal councilors.

🇿🇼 Accountability Lab Zimbabwe's and partners on the continent met in Accra, Ghana at the Africa Global Democracy Coalition Forum. AL's South & East Africa Director, McDonald Lewanika, highlighted the need for a more current understanding and implementation of democracy.

▶️ Watch the full discussion here: https://bit.ly/3PrXimC

Congrats, Sarita Sah, for being recognized among the top 50 influential women by @Online_khabar for... 2080! Your dedication to equality through theater is inspiring. Your efforts to empower women in Madhesh are truly admirable! 🎭👏 #WomenLeaders #Equality @AccountLab

We are excited to be part of the UN townhall meeting today, where our own @ztafirenyika has the ...honor of listening to the Secretary General @antonioguterres ' address

"What stood out for me in his presentation, were his sentiments about how AI is both gender and racially…

"For those who hail from the 1980s, your definition of democracy radically differs from that ...of those who were born in the last decade or two.

We need to ask ourselves whether democracy in its state is currently fit for the context of the 21st century.

We need to deploy new…

Yesterday was a rich day of conversations & engagements at Day 3 of the GDC Africa Forum in ...Accra, Ghana, where we reflected on the state of democracy on the continent. Thank you to all participants & our co-hosts: @CarterCenter, @AccountLab & @DefendDefenders
#gdcforum2024

📣 Exciting opportunity alert! @TheBushChicken is relaunching and seeking passionate reporters in... Liberia! Submit a cover letter, two writing samples, and a CV to jobs@bushchicken.com. Join the movement for change!

🇱🇷 #TheBushChicken
#JournalismJobs

📣 Exciting Opportunity Alert! Join The Bush Chicken Team!

The Bush Chicken is ...relaunching and is on the lookout for passionate reporters across Liberia to contribute to its mission of promoting accountability and transparency. No prior journalism experience is necessary, just exceptional writing skills!

Requirements?

📌 Ability to conduct interviews, build contacts, attend press conferences, and conduct desk research
📌 Access to necessary equipment (personal computer, smartphone/camera)
📌 Proficiency in basic computer skills and internet research
📌 Strong written communication, independence, and attention to detail
📌 Commitment to adhering to AP Style Guide and Press Union of Liberia's Code of Ethics
📌 Female journalists are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply?

⏰ Submit a cover letter, two writing samples, and a CV to jobs@bushchicken.com

Join The Bush Chicken team and become a part of the positive change in Liberia!

#TheBushChicken #JournalismJobs #Opportunity #Liberia Integrity Icon Liberia

Democracy does not exist in a number of places - for a lot of us it is unreachable and elusive, and... that is the context within which we are meeting. We need to deploy new means of implementing democracy ~ Mcdonald Lewanika of @AccountLab
#GDCForum2024

You *could* read our 2023-2026 strategy, but Voice2Rep Zimbabwe artists T.shoC, Stella Rue Chimunda... & Munyaradzi Guramatunhu have lent their lyrical skills and talent to the challenge of rapping our objectives for the next few years.

🎧 Give it a listen!:

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AL's new strategy - rapped by our Voice2Rep artists in Zimbabwe

Accountability Lab has a new strategy for the next three years which we're proud to be able to share today! We've made great progress building the...

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🎶 You *could* read our 2023-2026 strategy, but @Voice2RepZW artists @tshoca, @munya959, and ...Stella Rue Chimunda have lent their lyrical skills and talent to the challenge of rapping our objectives for the next few years.

🎧 Give it a listen!

AL's new strategy - rapped by our Voice2Rep artists in Zimbabwe

Accountability Lab has a new strategy for the next three years which we're proud to be able to share today! We've made great progress building the...

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The Global Democracy Coalition's Africa Forum gets underway in Accra, Ghana today. AL Regional... Director McDonald Lewanika is in town along with colleagues from Mali and Zimbabwe - Habibou Diaou and Makomborero Carl Muropa.

The day's conversations cover regional democracy narratives taking hold and how we are navigating challenges around young women's political participation in Africa specifically. Watch a livestream of the discussions here - https://www.youtube.com/live/Jp3kIAK8ZpI?si=hM64Es63BDs4o5Sr.

The Lab is co-hosting Day 3 of the global Forum with The Carter Center, Defend Defenders and Yiaga Africa. We'll be hearing from speakers including Lewanika, Dr Victoria Lihiru from Women in Law and Development in Africa in Tanzania and Cynthia Mbamalu from Yiaga Africa.

Day 3 of the GDC Forum will begin at 10:00 GMT! Co-hosted by @YIAGA @CarterCenter @AccountLab ...@DefendDefenders, the Africa Forum will convene
numerous actors and civil society leaders to discuss the state of #democracy across the region.

🔗 https://t.co/9SHpIX9aER

#GDCForum2024

🏆 Celebrating Somaliland's Good Governance Heroes Summit and Awards! Join us in honoring ...the individuals recognized for their unwavering dedication to transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership. Let's champion #GoodGovernance for a brighter future!