By Batool O. Barody   Over the last couple of months, I had the pleasure to be part of the team that organized and hosted the OpenGov Digital Youth Summit, which focused on youth engagement to make governments more accountable during the pandemic. The goal of the summit was to bring together  governments, youth and civil society organizations to apply the principles of transparency, accountability, and participation in  Covid-19 response and recovery. As a youth advocate and a member of the OpenGov Youth Collective, I served as a point of contact for two sessions - ‘International Organizations as a Bridge [...]

Nina Simone, an iconic American singer and civil rights activist, once said: “An artist’s duty as far as I’m concerned is to reflect the times.” Her words are eternally relevant to those searching for powerful ways to voice the grievances and frustrations they face. And young people today were facing their fair share of problems, even before COVID-19. But like the artists of the past, they have been using music, film and other art forms to contextualize and challenge the status quo, and push governments to be more open at the same time.  So what inspires young people to use [...]

Accountability Lab is running a Virtual Incubator for accountability entrepreneurs - or ‘accountapreneurs’ - working on Covid-19 related issues in East Africa. Supported by the Ford Foundation, the Incubator provides a non-prescriptive, supportive environment for creative and enterprising young people who bring innovative ideas to inspire accountability in their communities. The Lab is hosting a series of skills building webinars as part of the Incubator project and the first one covered Vision and Mission with Executive Director of B Lab East Africa, Ngwing Kimani. Written by Sheena Adams   Being driven by personal values in a world overridden by the [...]

The Accountability Lab Nigeria supports active citizens, responsible leaders and accountable institutions. We train, mentor, and resource citizens to strengthen systems of accountability to unleash positive social and economic change. The Lab also strives to reinvent the way that development organizations operate through radical accountability, context-appropriate reporting, and creative awareness campaigns. Accountability Lab Nigeria is seeking a dynamic, experienced and creative individual to fill the position of Project Officer. The Lab is especially keen to review applications from suitably qualified female candidates and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups. Position Description  The Project Officer will be a key member of the [...]

Accountability Lab 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. We train, mentor and resource citizens to strengthen systems of accountability in order to unleash positive social and economic change. Accountability Lab is looking for a Communications Coordinator to support its work and activities globally, based in Johannesburg, South Africa.  Roles & Responsibilities  Contribute to a weekly social media schedule on the Lab’s global activities for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn;  Provide updates [...]

Moussa Kondo est le directeur national de Accountability Lab Mali. Doussouba Konate est responsable de l'apprentissage à Accountability Lab Mali. Cet article a été publié à l'origine dans le Washington Post. Nous avons entendu les coups de feu et le grondement des véhicules militaires avant de les voir. Les troupes sont arrivées mardi à Bamako, la capitale du Mali, scandant "baara bana !”, ce qui veut dire dans notre langue locale, le bambara, “le travail est terminé". Dans la matinée, les troupes mutinées d'une base militaire de Kati, près de Bamako, avaient pris d'assaut la résidence du président. Ils ont [...]