Archive for 2024
Anti-corruption technologists in Indonesia use tool to flag fraudulent entities
Team Lexicon Beneficial Ownership’s enthusiasm is contagious. Whether around new tools they’re learning or being able to contribute their skills in a meaningful way, the Jakarta-based team has been squirreling away at their anti-corruption tool’s functionality as much as they’ve been growing networks of potential users both in Indonesia and Singapore. We chatted to them…
Read MoreConscious music and youth commitments in South Africa
Collaborative leadership has been at the heart of our work in South Africa. The Accountability Lab South Africa (ALSA) team has worked hard on improving service delivery challenges through Action4Accountability – a Civic Action Teams project – as well as launching the very first amapiano conscious music album. Interim Country Director Sadia Khan explains that…
Read MoreAllowing young voices to lead the charge in Bangladesh
2024 was always set to be a watershed year. With more than 60 elections around the world—many in some of the biggest democracies on the planet—it is a year when citizens are shaping the future of their countries at the polls. Though the reckoning through ballots was anticipated, many could not foresee the groundswell of…
Read MoreFunke Adeoye and her access to justice mission in Nigeria
Oluwafunke Adeoye, or Funke as everyone calls her, is a lawyer, human rights defender, social innovator, young global leader, and proud Accountapreneur. She is Hope Behind Bars Africa’s Founder and Executive Director. It’s an organization that promotes human rights and criminal justice reforms using legal aid, research, evidence-based advocacy, and technology. Funke has led interventions…
Read MoreLessons on enhancing women’s representation in Pakistan’s judicial system
The underrepresentation of women in Pakistan’s legal and justice systems is a significant impediment to societal equity and progress. This issue was brought into sharp focus during a recent orientation session organized by UN Women for the Gender Parity Project, to which Accountability Lab Pakistan is an implementing partner. The event underscored the critical need…
Read MoreMeeting Change: Resonant leadership in an evolving Nigeria
In 2023 Accountability Lab Nigeria made significant strides in advancing accountability in the country; collaborating with stakeholders, building power for citizens in local communities, and expanding their reach to enhance accountability in governance. We chatted with the Lab’s Country Director, Odeh Friday, about his journey to the Lab, the value of a translocal network, and the…
Read MoreBuilding a new accountability narrative in Liberia
From helping shape national conversations to using technology to bolster election integrity, AL Liberia’s programs are focused on building accountability in diverse ways. We sat down with AL Liberia’s Country Director, Lawrence Yealue, to better understand their deep civic engagement work. Voter education wins In 2023, AL Liberia had a clear mission: to equip Liberians…
Read MoreYuguelito: Housing, Self-Governance & Accountability
Access to decent housing is emerging as one of Mexico’s significant global challenges. This is especially true after the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw increased speculation and a wave of global north digital nomads that favored the country’s urban centers. However, the housing crisis is not a new issue. In Mexico, housing is deemed a private…
Read MoreYuguelito: Vivienda, Autogestión y Rendición de Cuentas
El acceso a una vivienda digna se perfila como uno de los grandes retos del futuro en México y el mundo, especialmente tras la pandemia COVID-19, en la que lo que ya se pronosticaba para el mercado inmobiliario, ocurrió de forma acelerada por el incremento de, entre otros factores, la especulación y la ola de…
Read MoreShaping the future of Natural Resource Governance
In late May 2024, Lusaka played host to a week of global discussions on Natural Resource Governance (NRG). Accountability Lab hosted the BHP Foundation’s NRG Partners Learning eXchange Dialogues (PLxD). The event attracted over 90 participants, including Foundation partners, regional organizations, and distinguished experts from various sectors. The intention of the PLxD was to encourage…
Read MoreLaunching the HackCorruption Alumni Network: A Journey of Growth and Adaptation
By Alawi Masud & Khadijah Chang Over the past six months, we have established the HackCorruption Alumni Network to connect people who leverage and create civic tech. Although we are beginning our network-building journey, reaching the six-month mark allows us to reflect on our progress and share our lessons. Why an Alumni Network? HackCorruption is…
Read MoreTrends and threats – a presentation to Wilton Park
Earlier this year, AL Co-CEO Jean Scrimgeour was invited to ‘think-space’ Wilton Park in the UK to talk about the threats and opportunities we’re seeing in the governance field. She collects them here – from using civic technology cleverly, to building equity and inclusion for better outcomes.
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