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.
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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📘 New research exploring the politics of informal settlements in African cities
We’re proud to see Dr. McDonald Lewanika, Team Leader at Accountability Lab East and Southern Africa - ALESA, contributing to an important comparative study examining how political dynamics shape urban ...development across the continent.
The paper explores how political settlements analysis can help explain tenure security, social provisioning, and governance in informal settlements – highlighting how entrenched interests, patronage politics, and varying national contexts influence outcomes for low-income urban residents. It also challenges common assumptions about clientelism and ethnicity, offering a more nuanced lens on the political economy of African cities.
The article is currently available on Open Access: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3MtZgV0 – a valuable resource for anyone working at the intersection of governance, urban development, and accountability.
Congratulations to Dr. Lewanika and collaborators on this meaningful contribution to the field. 👏
#UrbanGovernance #Accountability #AfricanCities #Research #PoliticalEconomy #ALESA
✨ We’re delighted to celebrate Natalie Gwatirisa, Climate Justice Programs Associate at Accountability Lab East and Southern Africa - ALESA, on being selected for the WWF–Amano So Fellowship.
Natalie joins a cohort of 20 young leaders from Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Cameroon, ...Vietnam, and the Central African Republic – all working at the intersection of conservation, climate justice, and community leadership. The fellowship creates space for shared learning, resilience-building, and strategic thinking grounded in the realities of communities on the ground.
Her work reflects a thoughtful and collaborative approach to climate justice, and this opportunity marks an exciting step alongside peers shaping change across regions.
Please join us in celebrating Natalie and wishing her well for the journey ahead.
AU-EU Youth Voices Lab - Power of the Collective | World Wildlife Fund | Amano So
#ClimateJustice #YouthLeadership #Accountability #ALESA #WWF
✨ Congratulations to @natalie_gwatirisa on the @wwf – Amano So Fellowship! ✨
We’re proud to celebrate Natalie Gwatirisa, Climate Justice Programs Associate at Accountability Lab East and Southern Africa (ALESA), on being selected for the WWF–Amano So Fellowship.
Natalie ...joins a cohort of 20 young leaders from Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Cameroon, Vietnam, and the Central African Republic — all working at the intersection of conservation, climate justice, and community leadership. The fellowship creates space for shared learning, resilience-building, and strategic thinking grounded in the realities of communities on the ground.
Her journey reflects a thoughtful and collaborative approach to climate justice, and this milestone marks an exciting step alongside peers shaping change across regions. 🌍
Please join us in celebrating Natalie and wishing her well for the journey ahead.
@aueuyouthvoiceslab | @wwf | Amano So
#ClimateJustice #YouthLeadership #Accountability #ALESA #WWF #ClimateLeadership
✨ Congratulations to @NatalieGwat on the @WWF – Amano So Fellowship! ✨
We’re proud to celebrate Natalie Gwatirisa, Climate Justice Programs Associate at @accountlabalesa, on being selected for the WWF–Amano So Fellowship.
Natalie joins a cohort of 20 young leaders from
🌱 We've learned a lot over the last year. Through grounded data, honest conversations about what’s next, and learning we could actually put into practice, we've found some real direction.
In this edition of our newsletter we talk about the new system slowly taking shape and ...how this is the moment to rebuild the connective tissue that helps societies adapt, learn, and govern better.
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🌱 We've learned a lot over the last year. Through grounded data, honest conversations about what’s next, and learning we could actually put into practice, we've found some real direction.
In this edition of our newsletter we talk about the new system slowly taking shape and ...how