Archive for 2018
Championing Accountability
For somebody who studied forestry and briefly worked as a ranger, the words – protection, conservation and development become a part of everyday lingo.
Read MoreHow to create a positive feedback loop between citizens and government? It’s not easy.
By Alisa Zomer The original blog post can be found on MIT/GOVLAB’s website. We took a look at Accountability Lab’s Citizen Helpdesks in Nepal to understand how the project is working on the ground. A returned migrant worker stands up to speak at a community meeting in the ward chairman’s office. It takes him a…
Read MoreBlair Glencorse talks about Integrity Idol on WURD Radio
Listen to Blair Glencorse talk about Integrity Idol on the Reality Check series on WURD Radio.
Read MoreOpen Data in Focus
By Madeeha Raza Watch Madeeha’s video that accompanies this post here. “Youth Power… Youth Power… Youth Power…”, the group chanted, the voices of youth participants resonating around the conference room. The organizing team enthusiastically joined in, while I focused the camera to record the zeal on their faces, the enthusiasm in their voices, and the…
Read MoreThis Man Is Turning Civil Servants into Celebrities
“What about if we name and fame the good guys?” Blair Glencorse
Read MoreCultivating citizen engagement through feedback loops
By Bakhtawar Khalid Citizen engagement is on the rise and there is a need to close feedback loops to give communities greater ownership of institutions and processes. What are the innovative solutions to closing this feedback loop and making every voice count? What are the challenges and potential avenues of this advance in citizen engagement?…
Read MoreNigeria needs young people to consolidate its democracy
AL Nigeria, calls for engagement with young Nigerians in order to consolidate Nigeria’s democracy and good governance.
Read MoreThe Fix: ‘Integrity Idol’
Nationwide contests in developing countries turn honest public officials into celebrities. Let’s convince the DC-based group behind the project to bring it here.
Read MoreSocial media shines a light on corruption in Africa
A new generation of leaders are putting more energy into reducing graft.
Read MoreWhat does losing $100mil mean to Liberia?
$100mil destined for Liberia’s central bank has disappeared without a trace. This incident has sparked vigorous conversation over the last few days and an investigation is underway. On social media, #bringbackourmoney is gaining traction and citizens are demanding answers. The missing amount is 5% of the developing country’s GDP and 15% of its annual budget.…
Read MoreTootling around Kathmandu
By Iona Eckstein, Accountability Lab Fellow After living in Nepal for several weeks, it has become increasingly apparent that the best way to get around the congested city is through a ridesharing app called ‘Tootle’ – think Uber for motorbikes! The app allows you to choose your pick up and drop off location, before calculating…
Read MoreDiscovering AL Nigeria with Country Director Odeh Friday
“In Africa, corruption not only saps our economic strength, it is killing us. However, many citizens fight to eradicate this phenomenon, but we rarely hear about them. We recently connected with Odeh Friday, Country Director of Accountability Lab Nigeria, through which we discovered a company which contributes to the good happenings around Africa. What is accountability Lab…
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