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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⚗️ "Focusing on uplifting individuals who do the right thing generates positive momentum ...and inspires others."

AL co-CEO Blair Glencorse joined Kristine Michie on the #Playfull Podcast to share our positive approach to making governance work for people. Through Integrity Icon Awards, which “names and fames” honest government officials, to collaborations with musicians, comics, artists, and sports stars, Blair shares how Accountability Lab is creating a playful movement for integrity worldwide.

🎧 Catch the full episode here: https://apple.co/3DchbLv

⚗️ "Focusing on uplifting individuals who do the right thing generates positive momentum ...and inspires others."

AL co-CEO @blairglencorse joined Kristine Michie on the #Playfull Podcast to share our positive approach to making governance work for people. Through Integrity Icon…

'From Green to Grey: Reimagining Governance' 🌿 🌆

How can we build ...sustainable cities amid rapid urbanization? In a piece published by apolitical, Asif Farooqui, Director of Programs at Accountability Lab Pakistan, reflects on Islamabad’s transformation—once a city shaped by nature, now grappling with congestion and shortsighted planning.

He explores how inclusive governance, foresight, and citizen participation can drive sustainable urban development, drawing lessons from global cities that have embraced data-driven policies, participatory budgeting, and community-led solutions.

If cities are shaped by the voices that speak up, how do we ensure citizens play an active role in their future?

🔗 Read more on apolitical: https://bit.ly/41wzNyY

#Governance #SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #Islamabad #Pakistan

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From Green to Grey: Reimagining Governance

Exploring, how inclusive governance and foresight can create sustainable cities amid rapid urbanization

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'From Green to Grey: Reimagining Governance' 🌿 🌆

How can we build ...sustainable cities amid rapid urbanization? In a piece published by @apoliticalco, Asif Farooqui, Director of Programs at @accountlabpk, reflects on Islamabad’s transformation—once a city shaped by nature, now…

New KickBack Episode! How do US aid cuts impact global anti-corruption efforts? Gary Kalman, ...Director of
@transparencyUSA & @blairglencorse, Founder & co-CEO of @AccountLab, Join @LizDavidBarrett to discuss the fallout & alternative funding models.
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127. Blair Glencorse and Gary Kalman on Trump's USAID cuts

For this episode of KickBack, we are joined by Gary Kalman, who is the Executive Director of Transparency International United States and Blair...

Disaster and emergency grants, life-saving HIV medication and peace-building work - all stopped. ...Data shows the devastating impact that the aid freeze and program cancellations are having on healthcare, governance and gender projects, climate mitigation and human rights.

In the latest round of responses to a survey the Lab is running with Humentum, we also continue to track job and finance losses.

Accountability Lab and Humentum are continuing to lead the 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 - a collective effort to document the widespread disruption, share data and stories, and inform and collectively influence the future of global development. Visit https://www.globalaidfreeze.com/ to read more.

As developments around global foreign aid continue to evolve, what data would you find useful? Let us know below.

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#globaldev

Disaster and emergency grants, life-saving HIV medication and peace-building work - all stopped. ...Data shows the devastating impact that the aid freeze and program cancellations are having on healthcare, governance and gender projects, climate mitigation and human rights.

In the…

📣 Young people are leading the charge for accountability—are you one of them?

Join ...Accountability Lab, World Bank, and Open Government Partnership for the 'Partnerships for Anti-Corruption Global Forum' on 8-9 April in Washington, D.C.

If you’re a student or young professional with bold ideas for tackling corruption, this is your chance to pitch, connect, and drive real change.

⏰ Don’t miss out—apply now! 👉 bit.ly/alglobalforum

#Accountability #YouthLeadership #AntiCorruption #GlobalForum

📣 Young people are leading the charge for accountability—are you one of them?

Join ...Accountability Lab, @WorldBank, and Open Government Partnership for the 'Partnerships for Anti-Corruption Global Forum' on 8-9 April in Washington, D.C.

If you’re a student or young…

🎙️ "The irony is anticorruption is a more central issue than it's ever been. If part... of this is about saving money, and we plug illicit financial flows... that would more than cover the cuts that the US is making"

Accountability Lab co-CEO Blair Glencorse and Transparency International Gary Kalman joined Liz Dávid-Barrett on the KickBack - The Global Anticorruption Podcast to examine the profound impacts on anticorruption efforts around the world, following the swift and sweeping cuts to aid by the US government.

The conversation looks at the vacuum of support to the governance and anticorruption sector, supportive strategies to keep organizations afloat in the short term, and measures to retain skills and expertise.

🎧 Give it a listen here:

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127. Blair Glencorse and Gary Kalman on Trump's USAID cuts

For this episode of KickBack, we are joined by Gary Kalman, who is the Executive Director of Transparency International United States and Blair...

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🎙️ "The irony is anticorruption is a more central issue than it's ever been. If part... of this is about saving money, and we plug illicit financial flows... that would more than cover the cuts that the US is making"

Accountability Lab co-CEO @blairglencorse and Transparency…

A large collapse of civil society is a massive problem for citizens and the private sector alike. ...We are seeing a fundamental realignment of international development efforts, which was underway in any case but which the current US administration has rapidly accelerated through…

A large collapse of civil society is a massive problem for citizens and the private sector alike. ...We are seeing a fundamental realignment of international development efforts, which was underway in any case but which the current US administration has rapidly accelerated through foreign aid reorganization.

We now need to reimagine what the social sector looks like and businesses must step in to preserve the social, human and economic capital that the sector represents. AL Co-CEOs, Blair Glencorse and Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, shared a few ideas with the World Economic Forum -
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/02/why-businesses-sustain-global-civil-society/

#aidfreezetracker #aidfreeze

🌍 We're seeing the disruption of many efforts for a more just and equitable world.
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The anti-corruption sector in particular is at risk of shrinking dramatically or being wiped out altogether, creating an accountability vacuum. This is a moment for us to reimagine what sustainable support could look like. And an opportunity to prioritize solutions from that are locally led and contextually appropriate.

🗣️ Join us in expanding our efforts: https://bit.ly/4i9l1E1