In Akwa-Ibom’s Ibeno community, Martins Asukpa and Accountability Lab Nigeria's Civic Action... Teams (CivActs) are making an impact. This article captures how Martins and his community are confronting environmental damage caused by ExxonMobil's operations.

Through CivActs, locals gained essential tools to advocate for cleaner environments and corporate accountability. From forming a Community Justice Team (CJT) to launching the “Voices of the Community” radio program, Accountability Lab Nigeria has supported residents in driving real change. Today, ExxonMobil has begun cleanup efforts and awarded local contracts, marking a step toward environmental recovery.

Discover the full story and see how determined voices are shaping a better future. 🔗 Read more here: https://bit.ly/3zuZnJt

A project of Accountability Lab Nigeria partnership with the European Union, @Luminate, Ford Foundation, and USAID.

#CivActs #CommunityAdvocacy #AccountabilityLab #Nigeria #Transparency

🌍 Join Accountable Now’s Open House in Johannesburg! 🌍

🗓️ Date: November ...18th
📍 Location: CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation office, Johannesburg
🍽️ Refreshments: Drinks and lunch provided

Explore how Accountable Now’s membership and partnerships can support your organization’s mission and impact. Join our conversation on navigating donor pressures and managing organizational expectations in the Southern African context, with practical takeaways to strengthen your organization.

This event is also a valuable opportunity for #PeerLearning and networking with other #CSO leaders. Connect, share experiences, and explore collaborative possibilities in a relaxed, engaging setting.

🔗 Learn more and RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3O5vkMj

📍 Hackcorruption Bootcamp, Balkans Edition

People of different ages, levels of ...experience, and professional backgrounds, gathered their skills and courage to contribute to countering corruption in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Courage, because whether countering green finance corruption or preferential treatment in public procurement, teams would have their ideas poked, prodded, and interrogated.

The intensive, weekend-long bootcamp asked participants:
🔲 What data will you use?
🔲 Who would use the tool you'll eventually build?
🔲 What platforms would work best?
🔲 How sustainable are your ideas?

With every session – and support from mentors in the field– ideas went from feasible to viable.

Over the next 6 months, participants will wrangle their ideas into milestones of meeting stakeholders, building their tools, and making sure they grow to support civil society, journalists, government agencies and citizens at large.

We're so excited to see their progress!

Learn more about HackCorruption here: https://bit.ly/3Tw5hRq

HackCorruption is proud to count Development Gateway: An IREX Venture , the Center for International Private Enterprise, USAID's Countering Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge for Development, and the U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Intl Narcotics & Law Enforcement (INL) as partners.

🎬 Accountability Lab Zimbabwe 🎬 has launched a documentary on urban mining in the city of ...Bulawayo. It explores the methods and motivations behind urban mining practices, highlighting both the environmental challenges and economic opportunities they present. Through compelling interviews and stunning visuals, viewers witness firsthand the impact of these activities on local residents, their livelihoods, and the city’s landscape.

The Harare release of "Time Bomb: Impact of Urban Mining on the City of Bulawayo" brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including natural resource governance experts, local government leaders, members of the Harare City Council, and His Worship Mayor Jacob Mafume. The screening sparked timely discussions on the urgent need for better regulation and documentation of urban mining.
Watch the documentary here 👉 https://bit.ly/3YNUwgz

#UrbanMining #Bulawayo #CommunityAction

Documentary | Time Bomb: The Impact of Urban Mining on the City of Bulawayo

SPECIAL EDITION: Time Bomb: The Impact of Urban Mining on the City of Bulawayo explores the intricate relationship between urban mining and the...

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Applications are still open for the CIPE Creative Industries Fellowship within our Civic Charge ...accelerator. We're looking for creatives from Mexico, Nigeria, Kenya, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal, who are using their talents to drive positive change in their communities.

Civic Charge supports projects focused on inclusion, climate justice, digital governance, and expanding civic agency. It's a peer-driven accelerator for change makers implementing innovative approaches to strengthening social accountability around the world. Apply here for this catalytic learning journey - https://bit.ly/47YcqQG

Consisting of monthly virtual learning and peer engagement sessions, Civic Charge is designed to provide practical support to amplify the scale and impact of existing programs. The stackable curriculum will support innovators to work on critical areas like institutional strengthening, advanced project management, and communications and strategic engagement, amongst other themes. The program is a perfect fit for curious problem-solvers who want to be part of a global learning network. Center for International Private Enterprise