Archive for 2021
Who Is Philly’s Integrity Icon?
BY JESSICA BLATT PRESS Remember March? Before the world imploded, back on March 2nd, The Citizen announced the launch of Integrity Icon, a contest in partnership SEAMAAC, WURD Radio, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, and D.C.-based Accountability Lab to name the publicly-paid workers in Philly who show the highest amount of integrity in their jobs. We…
Read MoreOur Strategy Update: What We’re Going to Do in 2021
In late 2019, we developed a new global strategy for the 2020-2023 period. The strategy outlined why we care about accountability, what we have learned from almost 9 years of work on these issues, where we are going and how we’ll get there. The strategy was matched with a 2020-2023 operational plan and a budget…
Read MoreMeet the graduates from our first virtual Accountability Incubator
As 2020 took a different turn, so did our programs. Our Accountability Incubator program was moved online as we welcomed our very first virtual cohort of accountapreneurs from Uganda and Kenya. Read about the impact they are making below and join us for a live pitch session next Tuesday as the accountapreneurs introduce their work…
Read MoreHow do you “do” systems change?
By Jean Scrimgeour & Cheri-Leigh Erasmus The Accountability Lab supports responsible leaders, active citizens and accountable institutions. We think this can make governance work for people. For us, this is essential if we want to live in a world where resources are used wisely, decisions benefit everyone fairly, and people lead secure lives. We know…
Read MoreLaunch of Integrity Icon Somaliland in 2021
For immediate release. Launch of Integrity Icon Somaliland in 2021 7 January, Washington DC – Accountability Lab is excited to announce the launch of our prize-winning Integrity Icon Somaliland campaign to “name and fame” the most honest government officials in the region. This campaign will be supported by the government of the Netherlands and carried out…
Read MoreLe rôle des jeunes dans la démocratie en période de pandémie du COVID-19
Compte rendu par : Nandini Tanya Lallmon Alors que le confinement constitue la principale mesure de protection pour lutter contre le virus, les mesures mises en vigueur ont inévitablement porté atteinte à certains droits et libertés qui font partie intégrante et nécessaire de toute société démocratique régie par l’État de droit. Afin de renforcer la participation…
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