Archive for 2024
Letting the Sunshine in: Building Inclusive, Accountable, and Equitable Climate Finance Ecosystems
Development Gateway: An IREX Venture and the Thai Youth Anti-Corruption Network convened a Bangkok roundtable on climate finance, highlighting the need for inclusive governance and transparency. Authors Tom Orrell, Kelley Sams, Kobchart Jaraswimol, and Stevie Harison discuss the complexities and stress the importance of youth involvement in shaping equitable solutions. In late April 2024, Development…
Read MoreResidents ramp up fight against drug abuse
The article discusses efforts in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to combat drug and substance abuse by encouraging residents to form task forces and neighborhood watch groups to identify and address drug-related issues in collaboration with law enforcement. It also highlights challenges faced by the government, such as budgetary constraints and inadequate infrastructure, in effectively addressing rising drug…
Read MoreWhat’s democracy without citizen participation?
This article presented by Grocott’s Mail discusses the ongoing challenges in achieving meaningful citizen participation and accountability within South Africa’s local municipalities, focusing on the case study of Makhanda. It highlights initiatives like the Action for Accountability project and the role of organizations like the Public Service Accountability Monitor in promoting civic engagement and addressing…
Read MoreThree diverse days of our Integrity Innovation Lab in Belize
We recently collaborated with the Love Foundation, the Ministry of Public Service, and the US Embassy to organize an integrity training and friend-raiser event in Belize. The event was designed to equip participants with essential skills and strategies to promote good governance and accountability in Belize. The training was led by Jaco Roets, Programs and…
Read MoreAPPEL A CANDIDATURE Bourse des Artistes-Activistes du Voice2Rep
Accountability Lab met la gouvernance au service des citoyens du monde entier en soutenant les citoyens actifs, les dirigeants responsables et les institutions responsables. Nous ré-imaginons la manière de renforcer la redevabilité pour soutenir un monde dans lequel les ressources sont utilisées de manière judicieuse, les décisions profitent à tous de manière équitable et les…
Read MoreAPPEL A CANDIDATURE Bourse des Artistes-Activistes du Film Fellowship
Accountability Lab met la gouvernance au service des citoyens du monde entier en soutenant les citoyens actifs, les dirigeants responsables et les institutions responsables. Nous ré-imaginons la manière de renforcer la redevabilité pour soutenir un monde dans lequel les ressources sont utilisées de manière judicieuse, les décisions profitent à tous de manière équitable et les…
Read MoreHackCorruption Malaysia – our most feasible ideas
We’ve wrapped our fourth regional #HackCorruption event in Malaysia and are excited to introduce our winning teams. Participants in Kuala Lumpur pitched prototypes ranging from reforming procurement processes to helping citizens monitor climate finance. In April, we’ll head to Jakarta, Indonesia, for a boot camp where the teams will build out these prototypes. The winning…
Read MoreCollective CSO action critical for climate justice
Increased climate funding requires a focus on existing governance challenges resulting from a fragmented and opaque climate finance architecture. Growing evidence shows climate finance does not reach communities most impacted by climate change. When projects make their way to the communities, they do not include local voices in decision-making processes. Civil society has been a…
Read MoreInnovative anti-corruption solutions pitched at HackCorruption Malaysia
Our HackCorruption Malaysia teams have pitched a diverse range of tech solutions in Kuala Lumpur, addressing challenges in climate finance accountability and public procurement, among others. This regional hackathon marks another milestone in the HackCorruption journey, following impactful events in South Africa, Nepal and Colombia. The program, supported by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement at the U.S. Department of State and the USAID Countering Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge for Development, aims to support talented individuals from civic tech, CSO, and activist backgrounds. The Malaysian regional hackathon brought together changemakers from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand to collaborate and innovate. The Lab is implementing HackCorruption in partnership with the Center for International Private Enterprise and Development Gateway,
Read MoreUnlocking Queer voices in South Africa
Queer Voices Unlocked (QVU) is inspired by Accountability Lab’s Integrity Icon campaign, honoring exemplary public servants by naming and faming them. QVU spotlights exceptional LGBTQI+ public servants championing positive change, breaking down barriers, and advocating for inclusivity. Celebrating their unwavering commitment to Queer rights, these role models tirelessly work towards visibility and representation at all…
Read MoreJob opportunity for a Global Communications and Marketing Officer
Accountability Lab is an agile and collectively managed civil society network. We make governance work for people by supporting active citizens, responsible leaders and accountable institutions. Our goal is a world in which resources are used wisely, decisions benefit everyone fairly, and people lead secure lives. We train, mentor and resource citizens to strengthen systems…
Read MoreApply Now for AL Nigeria’s Media Fellowship
Accountability Lab Nigeria’s Media Fellowship is a 6-month fellowship program for passionate media professionals seeking to make impact through creative storytelling and a community of narrative-builders to strengthen accountability- highlighting the importance of ethics, integrity, and responsible leadership in Nigeria. The objective of the media fellowship is to use the power of storytelling to raise…
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