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.
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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Share your entries for the...CALL FOR VIDEO 
Share your entries for the 2025 Voices of SDG16+: Stories for Global ...Action campaign!
Our 7th season focuses on “Resilience, Adaptation & Innovation: Local Voices reclaiming SDG16+”
Deadline - 19 June 2025 at 10PM CEST/ 4PM EDT
Share your video:…
CALL FOR VIDEO
2025 Voices of SDG16+ - Stories for Global Action Video Campaign
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It is with great excitement that we are launching the 2025 Voices of SDG16+ video
campaign. This 7th edition explores “Resilience, Adaptation & Innovation: Local
Voices reclaiming SDG16+”
Individuals and partners from around the world are invited to submit short videos
sharing their stories of best practices and extraordinary efforts to advance SDG16+ at the national and local levels. In the face of increasingly interlinked challenges, this
campaign seeks to spotlight the resilience, creativity, innovation, and
determination of civil society actors working to uphold peace, justice, and inclusion.
Successful stories can be told in English, French, Arabic or Spanish.
Deadline for submitting your video - 19 June 2025 at 10PM CEST/ 4PM EDT
Find more information here: https://voicesofsdg16plus.org/about-the-campaign/Terms of Reference here: https://voicesofsdg16plus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Voices-of-SDG16-Terms-of-Re
ference-ToR-.pdf
And share your video at: https://voicesofsdg16plus.org/2025-share-your-story/
#VoicesofSDG16+ #Stories4GlobalAction #ActOnSDG16+ #VSDG16+ #2030Agenda
#HLPF2025 #SDGSummit
How do we build stronger partnerships when everything feels uncertain?
As funding ...landscapes shift and civic space tightens, we’re all being asked to rethink how we work and who we work with. The latest white paper by Nathaniel Heller and AB Bernstein for Geneva Global,…
How do we build stronger partnerships when everything feels uncertain?
As funding ...landscapes shift and civic space tightens, we’re all being asked to rethink how we work and who we work with. The latest white paper by Nathaniel Heller and AB Bernstein for Geneva Global, “Doing More with Less”, reminds us that due diligence doesn’t need to be perfect. It needs to be practical, proportional, and rooted in trust. 
Read the full paper: https://bit.ly/4mvpYtw
Key takeaways:
Streamline Due Diligence: Long and complicated checks can often exclude the very partners we need to focus on.
Build with Trust: Relationships are more important than rigid rules, especially in challenging times.
Leverage Ecosystem Partners: Intermediaries familiar with the local context can help reduce friction and improve outcomes.
Redefine Impact: It's not just about deliverables anymore; it's about fostering long-term resilience, equity, and shared goals.
At the Lab, due diligence is a commitment to building partnerships based on shared values, local leadership, and long-term impact.
This paper explores how private philanthropists — especially those in the "Meaningful Middle" giving between $1 and $25 million per year — can...
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This #AfricaDay we're celebrating the exceptionally talented socially conscious artists ...from across Accountability Lab's network on the continent.
Share in their powerful messages for change as they lend their voices to issues that matter to them and affect their communities – including corruption, accountability and inclusion.
Catch the playlist here: https://spoti.fi/3Z0qnud and find even more music here: https://bit.ly/3K9Rv1G
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This #AfricaDay we're celebrating the exceptionally talented socially conscious artists ...from across Accountability Lab's network on the continent.
Share in their powerful messages for change as they lend their voices to issues that matter to them and affect their communities…
What does it mean for civil society when ...
What does it mean for civil society when a major funder like USAID shuts down its ...programs?
Our Co-CEO, @blairglencorse, joined the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast to dig into what our latest research, based on feedback from 800+ NGOs, reveals about the real-time effects of…
What does it mean for civil society when a major funder like USAID shuts down its ...programs?
Our Co-CEO, Blair Glencorse, joined the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast to dig into what our latest research, based on feedback from 800+ NGOs, reveals about the real-time effects of this shift.
The conversation explores:
The financial strain many organizations are now facing
How the sector has become structurally dependent on aid
Why we need new approaches to resilience and sustainability
Listen to the interview here: https://bit.ly/45raS2f
And view the full report: https://bit.ly/43bSFV2
Thanks to Collective Responsibility for creating space for this critical conversation.
In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Blair Glencorse, founder and co-CEO of the Accountability Lab, about their...
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Strengthening participation for inclusive policy reform
In Zimbabwe, civic action is ...making waves. @Tsepang Mike Nare, Accountability Lab Zimbabwe's 2024 Accountapreneur, and Nokutenda Muzuva from Chitungwiza recently supported persons with disabilities (PWDs) in petitioning Parliament for a more inclusive and responsive disability law.
Described as a “historic and emotional moment,” this step reflects the power of the collective voice and the importance of making sure every citizen is heard in decision-making spaces.
Read more about the petition: https://bit.ly/4jNbxiS
#DisabilityRights #CitizenAction #PublicParticipation
Representatives of persons with disabilities and allied civil society organisations gathered at the Parliament of Zimbabwe in Harare on Monday to...
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Before the stop-work orders issued earlier this year, strategic partnerships or mergers ...typically took 1 to 2 years. However, hundreds of organizations are now having to fast-track this process to avoid losing critical institutional knowledge, expertise, and assets.
Even with tightened timelines, it remains essential to present a strong, compelling case for why a merger or transition benefits both your organization and the potential partner. A focused pitch that captures a shared vision for long-term success is key to achieving this.
Defining your approach and refining your pitch are among the most important, and most challenging, steps in planning partnerships. A clear message that captures the value of your work, demonstrates understanding of how your partner operates, and displays how your missions align is the best means by which to generate mutual interest and long-term investment.
Organizations don’t need to reinvent the wheel when fast-tracking this process. The infographics below highlight effective strategies for expediting partner identification and approach.
To help support organizations with the transition process, Accountability Lab, Digital Public, and Development Gateway have created a strategic partnership toolkit and partnership matching service. Explore best practices for fast-tracking your approach, framing your pitch, and more here: https://accountabilitylab.org/launching-a-partnership-matching-service-for-nonprofits/
#CivilSociety #StrategicPartnerships #NonprofitResilience #InternationalDevelopment
While the funding freeze has tightened... While the funding freeze has tightened timelines for organizations considering ...mergers/partnerships, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel when preparing your pitch for a potential partner. Below are some effective strategies for expediting the partner identification and…
Three months since the first announcements of a US government aid freeze, our latest survey ...data shows that a third of respondents are at imminent risk of closure, with Kenya, Nigeria, and the DRC being the most affected countries.
Between 1 - 18 May Accountability Lab and Humentum relaunched a survey to gather comparative understandings of how the situation has evolved since the cuts and what further steps can be taken to support a fast-shifting development landscape.
Of the 266 respondents:
- A third of organizations say they are at imminent risk of closure, with almost 55% actively seeking or discussing mergers or restructuring.
- 21% have only one month of financial resources remaining,
- 24% a 3-month financial runway, and
- 44% have received payments for work completed before the cuts came into effect.
For more information visit: https://www.globalaidfreeze.com/
Three months since the first announcements of a US government aid freeze, our latest survey ...data shows that a third of respondents are at imminent risk of closure, with Kenya, Nigeria, and the DRC being the most affected countries.
Between 1 - 18 May @accountlab and…
