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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WHAT’S HAPPENING
🌱 When the shocks hit, what is it that keeps people together?
Openness, curiosity, ...sharing, and creating a safe environment for creative thinking has made Accountability Lab Nepal a support hub for governance champions from all walks of life.
👓 Here's how:
If it’s one thing the past couple of months have shown the development sector it’s the necessity of community. As civil society organizations...
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🌱 When the shocks hit, what is it that keeps people together?
Openness, curiosity, ...sharing, and creating a safe environment for creative thinking has made @accountlabnp a support hub for governance champions from all walks of life.
👓 Here's how:
If it’s one thing the past couple of months have shown the development sector it’s the necessity of community. As civil society organizations...
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Across our coalition and our industry, organizations are navigating unprecedented challenges as ...global aid budgets tighten. How we respond to these shifts will determine not only the resilience of our individual institutions, but also the collective strength of our democratic…
📣 As part of the Bridge to the Future network, colleagues from across the sector have been ...exploring fresh approaches to justice and accountability. One initiative highlighted was @JustUnitedEdge'sJustice Based Approach (JBA) – a framework designed to put equity, inclusion, and…
On the sidelines of last week’s UN General Assembly much of the conversation around NGOs and CSOs... was around the future of the field.
Accountability Lab co-CEO Jean Scrimgeour shares why civil society still has a very clear role to play:
🔲 This is not the end: Organizations…
On the sidelines of last week’s UN General Assembly much of the conversation around NGOs and CSOs... was around the future of the field.
Accountability Lab co-CEO Jean Scrimgeour shares why civil society still has a very clear role to play:
🔲 This is not the end: Organizations work to close the proximity gap between people and powerholders to see the will of people done and to have their needs met. This situation has not changed and there is a need for NGOs and CSOs to close those gaps.
🔲 Citizen-driven change: Citizen-driven movements are not not slowing down and in asking for change, need support and protection against repression and human rights abuses.
🔲 Networks & ecosystems: There’s never been a time when we haven’t needed each other, and when the means to do our work is greatly hampered is exactly when organizations that do the work of ecosystem building need the most support
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🛠️ If you're in Spain for the @opengovpart (OGP) Summit, join us for a side session ...hosted by @accountlab and @dgateway.
We're talking about:
• How to decide on the right technology approach;
• What non-tech factors to address in the enabling environment for the digital…
🛠️ If you're in Spain for the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Summit, join us for a ...side session hosted by Accountability Lab and Development Gateway.
We're talking about:
• How to decide on the right technology approach;
• What non-tech factors to address in the enabling environment for the digital solution to work; and
• Where we're applying tech where we shouldn’t
We'll be unpacking real-world cases through guided discussion and a collaborative mapping exercise to develop practical approaches on how and when to use technology in open government.
📅 October 8th, from 5 to 7 pm
📍 Hotel NH Canciller Ayala, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/navigate-tech
"Nepal’s Gen Z has demonstrated remarkable vision, courage, and responsibility. Their voices... deserve not just to be heard, but to be trusted."
Between the end of Nepal's youth anti-corruption protests and the country's elections being held in March 2026 is an opportunity to shape a path forward, that meaningfully includes young people.
👓 Accountability Lab Nepal's Narayan Adhikari shares what this could look like:
Nepal stands at a critical juncture. After years of frustration over kleptocracy, corruption and electoral manipulation, citizens and their new...
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