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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What does democracy look like in your everyday life? We want to hear from you.
...Accountability Lab is running a global survey to find out how people define and experience democracy beyond elections and institutions.
How do you see leadership, participation, fairness, and freedom playing out around you? What matters most to you? There are no right or wrong answers – your perspective is what counts.
Take the survey and help us understand how democracy is being done in your corner of the world: https://bit.ly/3Zv0RNQ
What does democracy look like in your everyday life? We want to hear from you.
...Accountability Lab is running a global survey to find out how people define and experience democracy beyond elections and institutions.
How do you see leadership, participation, fairness, and…
The development sector is facing a serious funding crunch; nearly $70 billion in aid has vanished ...as governments pull back. So, how do we keep showing up for communities, even when resources shrink?
In their latest blog, Will Thompson, Rebecca Gong Sharp, and Marc Shotland at IDinsight share practical, data-driven strategies for managing through the aid freeze, drawing on lessons from trade theory, tech innovation, and cost-efficiency models. Some key takeaways:
Joining Forces – Leaning into partnerships and mergers to harness complementary strengths
Technology for Productivity – Leveraging AI and machine learning for smarter service delivery
Economies of Scale – Designing lean, context-adaptive interventions with scalable impact
Cost‑Efficiency First – Building systems to track and optimize resources in real time
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The international development sector is facing a crisis. The US government’s moves to freeze most U.S. foreign aid and shutter USAID were followed...
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The development sector is facing a serious funding crunch; nearly $70 billion in aid has vanished ...as governments pull back. So, how do we keep showing up for communities, even when resources shrink?
In their latest blog, Will Thompson, Rebecca Gong Sharp, and Marc Shotland at…
Join Accountability Lab and Search for Common Ground for a conversation on the real-world ...impacts of development funding shifts, and how local organizations in fragile and conflict-affected areas are responding with resilience, innovation, and urgency.
Since February, AL and Humentum have surveyed nearly 1,000 organizations across the development sector, and while programs are shutting down, local actors are stepping up – often unfunded – and calling for new models that center equity, ownership, and sustainability.
Hear from practitioners in Mali and Sri Lanka on how communities are coping, adapting, and reimagining the future of aid.
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We’re so proud to share that @DiaouHabibou, Deputy Director of @accountlabML, has been ...selected for the @WashFellowship 2025!
Starting mid-June, Habibou will head to Michigan State University for an intensive civic engagement institute, followed by a four-week internship…
We’re so proud to share that Habibou Diaou, Deputy Director of Accountability Lab Mali, has ...been selected for the Mandela Washington Fellowship 2025!
Starting mid-June, Habibou will head to Michigan State University for an intensive civic engagement institute, followed by a four-week internship at the JSU Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
The Fellowship, which was launched by President Barack Obama, brings together young African changemakers who are leading with purpose and building a better future for their communities.
This is such a well-deserved recognition of Habibou’s dedication to integrity, inclusion, and people-centered governance. 
#MandelaWashingtonFellowship2025 #CivicLeadership #CivicEngagement #AccountabilityLabMali #AfricanChangemakers
As funding priorities shift and pressure to...
As funding priorities shift and pressure to “show impact” rises, the slower, foundational ...work of governance, like transparency, participation, and inclusion, is often pushed aside.
In this episode of the AccountabiliTea Podcast, Lab colleagues from six countries reflect on…
As funding priorities shift and pressure to “show impact” rises, the slower, foundational ...work of governance, like transparency, participation, and inclusion, is often pushed aside.
In this episode of the AccountabiliTea Podcast, Lab colleagues from six countries reflect on what’s at risk and what must remain central to how we show up.
From Pakistan, Fayyaz Yaseen shared:
"Governance is the glue that keeps everything together. If we’re not prioritizing the quality of decision-making, grounded in participation and community input, then any impact we create won’t be meaningful or last."
Catch the full conversation on the AccountabiliTea Podcast
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4mt9Jxc
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jkC5qF
Accountability Lab Zimbabwe | Accountability Lab South Africa | Accountability Lab Mali | Accountability Lab Nepal | Accountability Lab Pakistan | Accountability Lab Mexico
#AccountabilityLab #CivicSpace #Resilience #GlobalAidCrisis #GlobalSolidarity
What does safer, more responsible grantmaking look like, and how do we get there ...together?
Our friends at Accountable Now, in collaboration with the Funder Safeguarding Collaborative, are gathering insights from across the funding ecosystem to co-create practical, evidence-based safeguarding standards.
They’re inviting grantees, funders, and independent professionals to share their experiences through a short, anonymous survey.
Each takes just 10–15 minutes
Available in English, French, Spanish & Arabic
Closes: 25 June 2025
Explore the options and take the survey that fits your role: https://bit.ly/4kRcFlK
What does safer, more responsible grantmaking look like, and how do we get there ...together?
Our friends at @Accountable_Now, in collaboration with the Funder Safeguarding Collaborative, are gathering insights from across the funding ecosystem to co-create practical,…
CNN's Larry Madowo may have been joking when he told a conference in Marrakesh this morning ...that "we can't run the continent on vibes and inshallah". But wry smiles from more than a few Africans in the room suggested they were well acquainted with said vibes and prayers! 
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CNN's Larry Madowo may have been joking when he told a conference in Marrakesh this morning ...that "we can't run the continent on vibes and Insha'Allah". But wry smiles from more than a few Africans in the room suggested they were well acquainted with said vibes and prayers!
The quote brought some levity to the 2025 Mo Ibrahim Forum, part of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Governance Weekend, that our Co-CEO Blair Glencorse and AL Eastern and Southern Africa Director, Mcdonald Lewanika, are attending. Held under the banner of Financing The Africa We Want, the forum builds on the findings of the 2024 Ibrahim Forum Report, 'Financing Africa: where is the money?' It underscores the widening gap between Africa’s growing development and climate finance needs and the current availability of external resources. Read it here - https://cdn.mediavalet.com/eunl/dam/ac3iL8QiykmSy8316mF6nQ/9ekVpkk0J0iBX51lH9DW3Q/Original/2025-forum-facts-figures.pdf
It shows that as ODA from traditional donors declines sharply, Africa’s share dropped to just 11% over 10 years. The current multilateral system is simply not meeting Africa’s long-term finance needs - estimated between $1.6-$1.9 trillion, only half of which is costed. Africa gets less than 3% of climate finance for developing countries, with only 36% earmarked for adaptation. We look forward to sharing some of the innovative solutions coming out of the Ibrahim Governance Weekend to turn this picture around.
#MIFMarrakech