HackCorruption South East Asia wrapped in Jakarta with our 5 teams agreeing on key milestones as ...they build out innovative anti-corruption tools over the next six months.

Carbonitor is one of our teams fighting #transnational corruption with a dashboard that allows for the nuanced monitoring of carbon offset projects in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. The team tells us in this how they plan to increase confidence and credibility in reputable carbon offset projects through data verification and citizen monitoring. Their objectives are part of solutions we're supporting under the global HackCorruption program that increase transparency in government expenditure in relation to climate change and energy transition interventions.

This program is supported by the U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Intl Narcotics & Law Enforcement (INL) and the USAID Countering Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge for Development, in partnership with the Center for International Private Enterprise and Development Gateway.

#data4integrity
#anticorruption
#HackCorruption

As #Kenya battles destructive floods, African leaders met in #Nairobi at the IDA for Africa Heads ...of State Summit. The IDA (International Development Association) is the part of the World Bank that provides grants and low-interest loans to some of the countries most in need. Ministers in Nairobi called for the fund to be increased to $120 billion and for global financial processes that addressed the specific needs of African countries.

In this piece, Open Government Partnership Co-Chair and Co-CEO of Accountability Lab, Blair Glencorse, argues for stronger citizen monitoring to be part of these processes. He highlights the importance of scaling up IDA resources with robust citizen engagement to ensure effective outcomes.

Read the article in The Nation here: https://bit.ly/3xRpQQi

#WorldBank #Africa #CitizenEngagement #Accountability

🌍 In this week's global roundup!

🇿🇼 Accountability Lab Zimbabwe hosted ...alumni from their Voice2Rep, Accountability Incubator, Integrity Icon, and Film Fellowship programs. It was an opportunity for a diverse range of AL program participants to network, share updates on their work, and connect with the Lab.

🇳🇬 Accountability Lab Nigeria held a 2-day Creative Storytelling Workshop for our fellows, emphasizing the importance of behavioral insights in storytelling, ethical journalism principles, and staying abreast of both traditional and social media dynamics. Fellows were equipped with the essential skills and expertise to thrive during the fellowship period and beyond.

🇳🇵 Accountability Lab Nepal held a 3-day Right to Information (RTI) Youth Camp to introduce them to the importance and usefulness of RTI in promoting social justice and accountability, whilst also highlighting the practical challenges and policy loopholes faced by the RTI practitioners.

Reflecting on our Integrity Innovation Lab in Belize 🇧🇿 📓 💻

Check out our ...latest blog post, "Three diverse days of our Integrity Innovation Lab," where we share insights from our recent collaboration with the Love Foundation Belize, the Ministry of Public Service, and the US Embassy. Led by Jaco Roets, the event aimed to equip change-makers with essential skills to drive good governance and accountability.

The attendees participated in engaging workshops and insightful discussions on topics such as project management and stakeholder engagement. They also explored the nuances of ethical governance, with valuable contributions from the Hon. Dr. Louis Zabaneh, the Minister of State in Education, Culture, Science, and Technology, and the British High Commissioner to Belmopan, Nicole Davison.

Read the article by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/3WbBNdK

#IntegrityInnovationLab #GoodGovernance #Belize🌴

Three diverse days of our Integrity Innovation Lab in Belize - Accountability Lab

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🎙️ Dive into the Intersection of Art and Activism with Accountable Now's Youth Engagement... Podcast Series!

The latest episode of the Accountable Now podcast series, "Youth Engagement Part 5," delves deep into the dynamic world of artivism with Stephen Musarurwa
from Climate Live and Tatiana Natalie Kondo from Voice2Rep. Hosted by Katie McCarthy, an Accountable Now Fellow, this episode promises to explore how art is a powerful catalyst for social change, particularly within the climate justice movement.

🎨 Join Accountable Now as they uncover:

* The profound impact of artivism in shaping conversations around climate justice.
* Personal insights and experiences from Stephen and Tatiana navigating international climate change dialogues.
* The critical role of youth representation and capacity building in driving meaningful progress.

🔗 Listen here: https://bit.ly/49Z8636
📝 Can't listen right now? Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4aZDkb8

#YouthEngagementPodcast #Artivism #ClimateJustice #AccountableNow

🇿🇼 Human rights are the foundational principles upon which governance systems are built. And ...if human rights are not practiced, how can good governance thrive?

At a "Human Rights In Accountability Narratives" workshop, Accountability Lab Zimbabwe staff, alumni, and partners met to explore how best to incorporate human rights principles into programming.

Programme Manager at the Democracy and Civic Engagement Unit of the University of Pretoria, Bonolo Makgale asked the question: "Under what conditions can accountability flourish in modern democracies?"

Throughout the day, a wide range of guests sought to answer this question within the framework of 'human rights as a basis for governance and accountability'. This included insightful commentary on the importance of beginning with civic education when approaching communities rather than immediately imposing rights on them, as well as how the personal and political are intricately connected. By educating citizens first, human rights can be aligned with personal principles which can later manifest in political action.

#HumanRights
#Accountability
#GoodGovernance