Rhythmic Advocacy: Inside V2R Nigeria’s Songwriting Bootcamp

By Murkthar Suleiman & Sharon Patrick-Udoh In the words of Fela Anikulapo Kuti: "Music is the weapon. Music is the weapon of the future." We've just completed an exciting initiative at the Lab, and it was a whirlwind of rhythm and creativity! Our Voice2Rep program is designed for undiscovered music artists who advocate for greater representation, participation, and accountability. Its aim is to make their voices heard, connect with socially-conscious leaders in the music industry, and build the skills they need to help shape Nigeria's future through the power of music. This program took center stage during our recent Songwriting [...]

2023-05-31T08:03:20+00:0030th May 2023|

Countering fake news major responsibility of youth: experts

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Tuesday said countering fake news and disinformation was the prime responsibility of the youth. They showed serious concerns over the rising trend of fake news and urged the government to take immediate steps to tackle the complex issue. They said efforts should also be made to counter misinformation and fake news through educational interventions. The seminar ‘Impact of fake news and disinformation on the upcoming general election in Pakistan’ was organised by a think-tank, Accountability Lab, at Islamic International University Islamabad (IIUI). Speakers included digital media expert Waqas Naeem, Zile Huma, Director Election Commission [...]

2023-06-06T17:56:28+00:0030th May 2023|

GOL, UNDP Launch Growth Accelerator Liberia Phase III Applications

MONROVIA – It was a room filled with optimism and sense of accomplishment when the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Ministry of Commerce launched phase III of the Growth Accelerator project. The Growth Accelerator Liberia is a business and agricultural cooperative accelerator, targeting impactful and innovative ventures and cooperatives in Liberia. It assists post-revenue businesses and cooperatives in scaling and growing with a combination of co-financing grants, mentorship, and technical assistance. It is a UNDP and Government of Liberia initiative under the Livelihood and Employment Creation project implemented by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. As the third [...]

2023-05-25T09:45:15+00:0025th May 2023|

Annonce de la délégation de jeunes du Forum International de l’Alliance des chasseurs de corruption 2023

Rédigé par Katie Fuhs et Zeina Walet Le mois prochain, les acteurs en première ligne de la lutte contre la corruption se réuniront lors du cinquième Forum de l'Alliance internationale des chasseurs de corruption (ICHA) à Abidjan pour partager leurs connaissances et leurs expériences sur les défis, les risques et les opportunités de faire progresser les efforts de lutte contre la corruption. Afin de garantir la diversité des perspectives générationnelles, le Groupe de la Banque mondiale a demandé à Accountability Lab de constituer une délégation de jeunes qui participeront et présenteront leurs idées au Forum.  À cette fin, le Lab [...]

2023-06-12T09:50:02+00:002nd May 2023|

Tackling transparency in tender procurement

Written by Kibo Ngowi CMD Transparency, a team of innovative young minds from Zambia, has developed a groundbreaking solution to combat corruption in the tender procurement process. The team consists of Chief Operations Officer Nathan Chisanga, Chief Financial Officer Kunda Sakala, and Chief Technology Officer Samuel Wakumelo, all of whom are fourth year computer science students in Zambia’s capital Lusaka.  They developed their solution during HackCorruption, a tech4good hackathon organized by Accountability Lab in collaboration with the Center for International Private Enterprise and the U.S. Department of State: Bureau of International Narcotics & Law Enforcement (INL) in July 2022. The [...]

2023-04-17T14:18:00+00:0017th April 2023|

Women changing the world through film

By Zeina Walet I am Zeinabou Walet Mohamed Ali, a young woman with a passion for women's empowerment and youth leadership, which I explore in the different communities I work with in Mali. Originally from the region of Timbuktu, I have been immersed in the realities and needs of these communities as I traveled all over the country. My journeys have taken me all the way up to the refugee camp of Mberra in Mauritania, and I have been aware of the challenges faced by these populations since my youth. Among these is the lack of women's participation in democratic [...]

2023-03-13T13:08:27+00:0027th February 2023|

The Proverb “It Takes a Village” Never Gets Old

Joining Accountability Lab in the United States while enrolled as a South African master's student has been extremely rewarding. The day I received my offer letter to be the Global Programs and Partnerships Fellow, I was elated yet nervous. Still a student at the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College, moving to another new city in the fall of 2022 seemed like a big decision. But I was comforted by the idea of working in an organization that values integrity, collaboration, humility, and innovation. I was also happy to work with diverse and inclusive [...]

2023-01-27T10:25:06+00:0026th January 2023|

Meet the Hackers

By Sara Hoenes In July 2022, Accountability Lab with support from the U.S. Department of State and in partnership the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), launched HackCorruption, a people-powered hackathon designed to develop innovative solutions for greater transparency and accountability. The first regional event was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, and brought together 100 participants from six Southern and Central African countries.  After a competitive judging process, five teams were selected as winners. Each winning team received project funding, continued training and mentorship, and an invitation to the HackCorruption Boot Camp.  The event drew a particularly diverse group of  [...]

2023-01-20T16:14:23+00:0020th January 2023|

Making The Translocal Network Real: The Junior Staff Council

Written by Alawi Masud As a primarily youth focused organization, Accountability Lab understands that junior level staff bring critical perspectives on our work,  provide important support to projects, and fuel innovation and connectivity. But as with many organizations that have many staff working on a variety of issues across 11 geographies, there is always room to better engage our teams. In order to provide a more formal space for junior staff all around the world to to build interpersonal relationships, support each other’s work, learn from one another, and connect with senior Accountability Lab staff, AL developed the Junior Staff [...]

2023-01-16T12:44:01+00:0016th January 2023|

SA’s passionate and inspirational public servants honoured, with policeman taking top award

By Zukiswa Pikoli The Integrity Icons awards present an alternative to the perception that public servants are corrupt and lazy, and showcase that there are some who ‘go the extra mile’ The Accountability Lab has been running the Integrity Icons awards since 2018. The awards showcase the excellent work done by many men and women in the public service, something that Accountability Lab’s country director for SA, Sekoetlane Phamodi, says often goes unnoticed. Sekoetlane Phamodi, country director of Accountability Lab, during the Integrity Icon Awards held at the Anew Hotel in Johannesburg. (Photo: Denvor de Wee) “So often the focus is on what is wrong [...]

2022-11-15T02:05:12+00:007th November 2022|
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