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Including the excluded in the bureaucracy

Let’s face it, Nepal’s civil service is not held in very high regard by Nepalis themselves. But in the past seven years after the affirmative action policies of the new Constitution, there are signs that the bureaucracy is more inclusive and efficient. Take Manmaya Bhattarai Pangeni, who entered Nepal’s civil service as a junior branch officer in 2006. She rose up the ranks, serving as Chief District Officer (CDO) of Nawalparasi and is now secretary at the Gandaki Province Chief Minister’s office. As CDO, Pangeni was committed to curbing illegal sand extraction and quarrying that worsened floods in the district. Serious crime, including violence against women, went down during [...]

2022-04-08T07:45:05+00:0013th March 2022|

Terms of Reference – Strategy Retreat Facilitator

Background on Accountability Lab  Accountability Lab is a translocal network of local organizations that make governance work for people around the world. We build creative campaigns, consolidate and disseminate knowledge, and grow communities inside and outside government that can bolster accountability and support the ecosystems for more inclusive development. Since the Lab was founded ten years ago, it has grown organically and now operates across 14 countries (DRC, Kenya, Liberia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mexico, Pakistan, Somaliland, South Africa, Uganda, the United States and Zimbabwe) with a budget of around $5m and teams that total 120+ people globally. The Lab’s [...]

2022-03-02T19:49:37+00:002nd March 2022|

USAID Launches Program to Support CSOs for the Benefit of All Liberians

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a new Civil Society Activity that will support stronger collaboration between civil society organizations (CSOs), the Government of Liberia, and local Liberians to advocate for citizen-driven reforms. Partnering with Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), and Accountability Lab Liberia, the Civil Society Activity will seize opportunities for positive change through civil society advocacy on issues that Liberians themselves identify as priorities. Steve Terrevecchia, from USAID’s implementing partner on this program, Development Alternatives Incorporated, highlighted the importance of CSOs in uncovering the root causes of [...]

2022-04-08T07:19:41+00:0028th February 2022|

Kenya & Uganda accountapreneurs pitch their ideas

Each year, Accountability Lab welcomes a new cohort of accountability entrepreneurs (or accountrapreneurs) to our global network of young passionate civic activists with great ideas for accountability and open government. In Uganda and Kenya, Accountability Lab supported selected accountapreneurs to refine their ideas for accountability and build sustainable ideas for strengthening their communities’ pandemic response and recovery with the support of the Ford Foundation.   After a year-long training process, these accountapreneurs came together in an open space on January 20, 2022, to share their ideas during a live pitching session.   First to pitch his idea was Martin Odongo from Uganda. [...]

2022-03-18T09:43:19+00:008th February 2022|

A virtual Internship with Accountability Lab Nepal

Despite being 9,724 kilometres apart, I felt connected and part of the team every step of the way. As a student who knew little about humanitarian and development work, I was unsure what to expect working with Accountability Lab, let alone how to complete a virtual three-month internship from Sydney, Australia, due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. However, the moment I met with Narayan, Soni and Bikin, they eased all my concerns. They were so welcoming and excited to have me on the team. 14 weeks later, I completed my internship, and could not be happier and prouder of myself and [...]

2021-12-22T12:31:08+00:0022nd December 2021|

Innovating within the civil service in Pakistan

By Zulfiqar Younus Developing public service capability, productivity and innovation is increasingly important to rebuild public trust in the government. To meet this challenge, it is essential to identify the skills, competencies, and leadership styles required of civil services for an innovation-ready public service. Civil servants in senior administrative positions are expected to work across organizational precincts and jurisdictions to design and implement innovative initiatives to address emergent policy challenges and improve the impact of public service delivery. They need to balance conflicting objectives, motivate, inspire and lead their workforce. Civil service leaders are also needed to act diligently to [...]

2021-12-07T07:28:53+00:007th December 2021|

Audit firm required in Nigeria

ACCOUNTABILITY LAB NIGERIA is requesting proposals from ACA firms with extensive experience in providing audit services for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and/ or Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria. We invite firms to submit a proposal for the preparation of our annual audited financial statements for fiscal year January 1st, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021.  The audit of Accountability Lab’s financial statements must be performed in accordance with the Statement of Auditing Standards (SAS), and Nigerian Standards on Auditing (NSA).   Accountability Lab was founded in early 2012, and started operations in Nigeria in 2018 as part of the global translocal [...]

2022-01-10T11:49:16+00:0022nd November 2021|

Opportunity available for AL Country Director in Mali

Accountability Lab Mali supports active citizens, responsible leaders and accountable institutions in Mali. We support creative change-makers to develop innovative, positive ideas for integrity in their communities. By building diverse coalitions to generate the knowledge, skills and networks needed for accountability, we unleash positive social and economic change.  Accountability Lab Mali has done everything from launching the 1st TV show and campaign in Mali to celebrate honest government officials (Integrity Icon Mali); to running the 1st film-school for women around accountability issues; to building an incubator for civic activists (Accountability Incubator). Accountability Lab Mali is a registered non-profit organization based [...]

2022-01-07T06:28:02+00:0022nd November 2021|

Travaillez avec nous en RDC

Assistant/e financier/ère Accountability Lab (AL) met la gouvernance au service des citoyens du monde entier en soutenant les citoyens actifs, les dirigeants responsables et les institutions responsables. Nous réimaginons la manière de renforcer la redevabilité pour soutenir un monde dans lequel les ressources sont utilisées de manière judicieuse, les décisions profitent à tous de manière équitable et les gens mènent une vie sûre (pour en savoir plus sur notre stratégie, cliquez ici – en anglais).   Le Lab est une organisation dynamique à but non lucratif, en pleine expansion, basée à Washington DC, qui dispose de laboratoires en réseau enregistrés localement [...]

2021-09-24T08:16:35+00:0024th September 2021|

Community and Communication in a Covid-19 Internship

By Marlee Moore  Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, my summer as an intern at the Accountability Lab occurred remotely. In the midst of the pandemic, there were unconventional challenges and experiences for a typical summer internship. Despite the pandemic and working remotely for the Lab, I however developed a sense of belonging within my team and learned from my peers. The Lab managed to do a brilliant job in the face of these circumstances, offering resources, support, and opportunities to ensure this internship remained a positive experience for me. However, that does not mean that the internship did not entail [...]

2021-09-16T07:19:17+00:0016th September 2021|
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