Archive for 2017
A Month at Liberia’s ICampus
Fredrik Butler and Sebastian De Geer are two newly graduated students from Sweden who have been helping the team at iCampus Liberia for the past month as summer interns.
Read MoreHow Do Organizations Learn in Liberia?
Read about the project we undertook with USAID to understand organisational learning in Liberia.
Read MoreIn 2016, what did we learn, how did we adapt and what was our impact?
In 2016, the Accountability Lab carried out its third annual impact and learning study.
Read MoreGovInsider: Nepal wants to “name and fame” officials
Narayan Adhikari, country representative from Nepal was recently interviewed by GovInsider about the work of the Lab and the Integrity Idol campaign. Find the article here. There is a reality TV show that could help cut corruption – and instead of starry-eyed singers, it is bringing into the spotlight “honest and incredible public servants”. Integrity…
Read MoreI Found a Hero!
We recently completed our first Integrity Idol Fellowship in Nepal. Read below about Radip Tandukar’s experience. The Integrity Fellowship 2017 took me to a district of surprises, Diktel of Khotang. I never imagined that in this age a district just 325 kms away from Kathmandu; neighboring prosperous districts would still be devoid of a concrete…
Read MoreStrengthening Migration Governance in Nepal
1500 young people migrate from Nepal on a daily basis seeking employment totaling 6 million to 110 countries over the last 20 years.
Read MoreiCampus is Looking for a New Learning and Communications Manager
Terms of Reference Learning & Communications Manager Background: iCampus is a shared innovation, co-working and community space for organizations focusing on the intersection of technology, accountability and social change in Liberia. It acts as a physical and virtual space for youth-focused ICT and governance training; a networking and innovation hub; and a focal point for…
Read MoreBecome a Non-Profit Management Fellow in DC
Supporting accountability around the world requires all sorts of skills. Whoever you are, if you’ve got a taste for adventure, a desire to build positive social change, and you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, we have an opportunity for you. We are looking for the very best students in the DC area for the…
Read MoreA new tactic against corruption: Putting honest politicians in the limelight
This article was originally published by The Fund For Global Human Rights. “Name and shame” For years, this has been the main approach organizations have used to tackle corruption. Groups employing this tactic work to apprehend corrupt politicians, then broadcast their names publicly to discourage others from committing similar acts. And while some progress has…
Read MoreMeet the Lab’s Interns in Pakistan: Sundas Ishfaq
We’re pleased to introduce Sundas Ishfaq, who recently joined Accountability Lab Pakistan in the Islamabad office as an intern working on Integrity Idol, the Accountability Incubator and a variety of research and writing. Sundas is originally from Kashmir, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on earth. She grew up in Rawalpindi, with 1 brother…
Read MoreIntroducing Integrity Idol Nigeria!
By Odeh Friday, Country Director, Nigeria Integrity Idol is a global TV and radio campaign to “name and fame” honest government officials. Active in Nepal since 2014, Integrity Idol has now spread across the world and I am pleased to announce that we’ll soon be launching Integrity Idol Nigeria! The reach and impact of Integrity Idol…
Read MoreClosing Feedback Loops in Sindukot
By Kanchana Sthanumurthy Photos by Shweta Gulati Sindukot, in Sindhupalchowk district, is a mere 70 kilometers from Kathmandu, but the roads leading to the district are so heavily potholed and narrow that the journey takes over three hours from Kathmandu by car. In this beautiful community of terraced hills dotted with houses, our Citizen Helpdesk…
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