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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At the @the_oecd – Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum, conversations on AI and data analytics are increasingly shaping how governments approach fraud prevention and the safeguarding of public funds.
Our Co-CEO, @cherileighe, joined a panel alongside leaders from government and ...the private sector to explore these tech tools are being applied in practice – from procurement anomaly detection in Nigeria to ownership monitoring efforts across Europe. A key takeaway: the technology itself is not the primary challenge.
What matters is how these systems are designed and implemented – ensuring transparency, enabling citizen recourse, and embedding independent oversight from the outset. These are the elements that build trust and sustain innovation.
As highlighted during the discussion, responsible scaling of AI for fraud prevention depends on three core areas:
📌 Strong, government-led data governance
📌 Institutional capacity beyond tool adoption
📌 Public trust, grounded in independent oversight
These are critical considerations as governments and partners continue to explore the role of technology in strengthening accountability.
#Accountability #AntiCorruption #GovTech #Transparency
In Bamako, Accountability Lab Mali joined partners and young leaders to reflect on how the 'Youth, Peace and Security: Agenda 2250' can be shaped in ways that are inclusive, participatory, and grounded in lived realities.
Through these conversations, a clear point came through: ...building sustainable peace depends on making space for young people to help shape the decisions that affect their lives.
The discussions explored what this looks like in practice – how participation can be more meaningful, more locally rooted, and more responsive to communities.
The team also contributed to discussions on the development of the National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security, highlighting the importance of approaches that are transparent and shaped by on-the-ground realities.
This work is part of an ongoing effort to support youth participation in building peace, social cohesion, and security in Mali.
WANEP-Mali | National Endowment for Democracy | MISAHEL | @Habibou Diaou
#YouthParticipation #Peacebuilding #Accountability #Agenda2250 #Mali
🧩 What does meaningful participation look like in practice?
In Mexico City, the experience of communities in Yuguelito, Iztapalapa offers one perspective.
Here, a community has transformed an abandoned lot into a livable space – part of a broader effort to claim the right to ...housing and to the city. At the same time, their experience highlights an ongoing challenge: even where participation mechanisms exist, they do not always reach everyone equally.
Over the past two years, through the CivActs program, Accountability Lab Mexico has been working alongside the community – listening, learning, and documenting what participation looks like in practice.
'From Paper to Territory' reflects these insights. It is both a record of El Yuguelito and a contribution to wider conversations about how citizen participation can be more inclusive, responsive, and grounded in lived realities.
🎬 Premiere coming soon!
#Accountability #CivActs #SocialAccountability
⏰ Last Call: Subgrants Cohort 2 | DDI South Asia
The window is closing for the South Asia Diversity Fund (SADF) – Cohort 2 under DDI South Asia.
If you're a civil society organization, youth-led initiative, or community-driven group, this is your opportunity to secure ...support for impactful work across South Asia.
🗓 Extended Deadline: April 03, 2026
🔗 Access RFA: https://lnkd.in/dQupjFQd
📝 Apply Now: www.impactgrants.org
We are looking for innovative, locally-driven ideas that advance:
• Digital inclusion
• Civic participation
• Accountable governance
Don’t wait till the last minute, submit your application and be part of a growing movement shaping a more inclusive and equitable digital future.
#DDISouthAsia #SADF #Subgrants #CivicEngagement
⏰ Last Call: Subgrants Cohort 2 | DDI South Asia
The window is closing for the South Asia Diversity Fund (SADF) – Cohort 2 under @ddisouthasia .
If you're a civil society organization, youth-led initiative, or community-driven group, this is your opportunity to secure ...support for impactful work across South Asia.
🗓 Extended Deadline: April 03, 2026
🔗 Access RFA: https://lnkd.in/dQupjFQd
📝 Apply Now: www.impactgrants.org
We are looking for innovative, locally-driven ideas that advance:
• Digital inclusion
• Civic participation
• Accountable governance
Don’t wait till the last minute, submit your application and be part of a growing movement shaping a more inclusive and equitable digital future.
#DDISouthAsia #SADF #Subgrants #CivicEngagement
⏰ Last Call: Subgrants Cohort 2 | DDI South Asia
The window is closing for the South Asia Diversity Fund (SADF) – Cohort 2 under DDI South Asia.
If you're a civil society organization, youth-led initiative, or community-driven group, this is your opportunity to secure ...support
In Bamako, @accountlabML joined partners and young leaders to reflect on how the 'Youth, Peace and Security: Agenda 2250' can be shaped in ways that are inclusive, participatory, and grounded in lived realities.
Through these conversations, a clear point came through: building
🧩 What does meaningful participation look like in practice?
In Mexico City, communities in Yuguelito, Iztapalapa offer one perspective.
An abandoned lot transformed into a livable space – while navigating participation systems that don’t always reach everyone.
...Through
In Bamako, @accountabilitylab_mali joined partners and young leaders to reflect on how the 'Youth, Peace and Security: Agenda 2250' can be shaped in ways that are inclusive, participatory, and grounded in lived realities.
Through these conversations, a clear point came through: ...building sustainable peace depends on making space for young people to help shape the decisions that affect their lives.
The discussions explored what this looks like in practice – how participation can be more meaningful, more locally rooted, and more responsive to communities.
The team also contributed to discussions on the development of the National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security, highlighting the importance of approaches that are transparent and shaped by on-the-ground realities.
This work is part of an ongoing effort to support youth participation in building peace, social cohesion, and security in Mali.
@WANEP | @nedemocracy | MISAHEL | @diaouhabibou
#YouthParticipation #Peacebuilding #Accountability #Agenda2250 #Mali