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.

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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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📍We're talking sustainable private sector AI adoption and ways to support groups of anti-corruption champions at CoSP 11 next week!

Our session with Development Gateway: An IREX Venture "Trustworthy AI ecosystems in the private sector" will be an interactive workshop. ...Participants from the private sector, government, academia, and civil society, will explore how scaling and benchmarking Al private sector anti-corruption solutions can create shared value when grounded in transparency, accountability, and collaboration. Rather than focusing on hype or technology for its own sake, the session will unpack the trust gap that often exists when it comes to digital systems for business integrity.

"Building the ecosystem against corruption" will explore the role of civil society, journalists and whistle-blowers in anti-corruption, how restrictions on these groups directly undermine UNCAC implementation and access to information and highlight strategies to protect civic space, and strengthen transparency and accountability.

📍We're talking sustainable private sector AI adoption and ways to support groups of anti-corruption champions at CoSP 11 next week – join us!

Our session with Development Gateway, "Trustworthy AI ecosystems in the private sector", will be an interactive workshop. ...Participants from the private sector, government, academia, and civil society, will explore how scaling and benchmarking Al private sector anti-corruption solutions can create shared value when grounded in transparency, accountability, and collaboration. Rather than focusing on hype or technology for its own sake, the session will unpack the trust gap that often exists when it comes to digital systems for business integrity.

"Building the ecosystem against corruption" will explore the role of civil society, journalists and whistle-blowers in anti-corruption, how restrictions on these groups directly undermine UNCAC implementation and access to information and highlight strategies to protect civic space, and strengthen transparency and accountability.

📢 Contribute to New Research on Independent Media

Independent researchers from Johns Hopkins University and @Cross-Pollinate Consulting Solutions are conducting a global study to understand how the recent termination of major US development assistance is affecting independent media ...around the world.

They are inviting insights from:
➡️ Media outlets and newsrooms
➡️ Journalists, bloggers, and content
➡️ Civil society groups working in or alongside the media
➡️ Organisations in countries where USAID or the US government previously supported

Note:
📌 You do not need to have received US funding to participate.
📌 They do ask for only one response per organisation.)

The survey is available in multiple languages, and all responses will remain confidential. Findings will inform a public report with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, helping donors and policymakers better understand evolving needs within the media ecosystem.

📝 Take the survey:

⚫ English: https://bit.ly/48SQwQE
⚫ Français: https://bit.ly/3Y6wQCL
⚫ Español: https://bit.ly/3MEl2Fg
⚫ Português: coming soon!
⚫ Українська: https://bit.ly/3Y9lYUI
⚫ Русский: https://bit.ly/3KHPL3J
⚫ العربية: https://bit.ly/3Kss2oc

For questions, you can contact the research team at: [email protected]

By sharing your perspectives, you’ll contribute to a clearer picture of the challenges facing independent media – and the opportunities to strengthen support in this space.

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📢 Contribute to New Research on Independent Media

Independent researchers from @JohnsHopkins and Cross-Pollinate Consulting Solutions, LLC are conducting a global study to understand how the recent termination of major US development assistance is affecting independent media…

This Anti-Corruption Day, we’re reflecting on what we’ve learned across our work in 2025 – from the @TheWJP and @UNODC exchanges, to governance discussions at @wef, HackCorruption prototyping in Mexico City, UNGA civic reflections, and youth leadership conversations in Nepal.…

This Anti-Corruption Day, we’re reflecting on insights shaped through our work during 2025 – in global gatherings, civic spaces, research, and collaborative learning.

These come through reflections shared by @blairglencorse at the World Justice Project (Forum); research carried out by ...Blair and Shally Baloch on global anti-corruption prize ecosystems; intergenerational exchanges @cherileighe had with Anti-Corruption Excellence Award winners, convened by the @unodc_hq and Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption Center; governance discussions Cheri contributed to through the @worldeconomicforum’s Good Governance Communities; civic space reflections @jeanscrim engaged at the UN General Assembly; prototyping and iteration through HackCorruption in Mexico City; and youth leadership perspectives highlighted by @nayanadhib in Nepal.

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This Anti-Corruption Day, we’re reflecting on insights shaped through our work during 2025 – in global gatherings, civic spaces, research, and collaborative learning.

These come through reflections shared by Blair Glencorse at the World Justice Project (Forum); research carried out by ...Blair and Shally Baloch on global anti-corruption prize ecosystems; intergenerational exchanges Cheri-Leigh Erasmus had with Anti-Corruption Excellence Award winners, convened by the UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption Center; governance discussions Cheri contributed to through the World Economic Forum’s Good Governance Communities; civic space reflections Jean Scrimgeour engaged at the UN General Assembly; prototyping and iteration through HackCorruption in Mexico City; and youth leadership perspectives highlighted by Narayan Adhikari in Nepal.

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#AntiCorruptionDay #AccountabilityLab #CollectiveLearning #CivicSpace #Governance