Archive for 2016
We need YOU! Nominate activists and organizations that deserve an Honesty Oscar
By: Samantha Urban. This blog post was originally published by The ONE Campaign. The upcoming Academy Awards on Sunday, February 28, is a time to gather around the television and celebrate the cinematic achievements of the year. We figured it was about time we did the same for the inspiring activists, videos, photos, and songs that…
Read MoreGulmi CDO Kanel is the Integrity Idol, 2015
This article was originally published by Republica. Gulmi Chief District Officer (CDO) Pradip Raj Kanel, has bagged the “Integrity Idol Nepal, 2015” award on Sunday. He was awarded by the Accountability Lab, an organization working to promote accountability and transparency, for his commitment and active involvement in community services including efficient and timely response to…
Read MoreNepal is fighting corruption with a talent show-style scheme called ‘Integrity Idol’
This year bureaucrat Pradip Raj Kandel was crowned winner of the contest for most honest civil servant in Nepal By: James Rothwell, and agency. This article was originally published by The Telegraph. Pradip Raj Kandel (right) being crowned winner of ‘Integrity Idol’ Photo: AFP In most countries they are the government’s unsung heroes, toiling behind the scenes…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2016/17 Accountability Incubator’s Cohort of “Accountapreneurs”!
The Accountability Lab catalyzes a new generation of active citizens and responsible leaders around the world. Our core work is through the Accountability Incubator: a two-year program of support for the very best “accountapreneurs”. This year the process was incredibly competitive; we had hundreds of applications across our three focus countries–Nepal, Liberia and…
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