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Combat pour l’autonomisation des femmes et des filles entre challenges et progrès
Près de trois décennies après l’adoption de la Déclaration et de la Plateforme d’action de Beijing, je mène cette réflexion personnelle sur mon implication auprès des organisations de la société civile qui initient et participent activement aux initiatives qui nous permettent en tant que femmes africaines de poursuivre activement ce travail pionnier en faveur de…
Read MoreRethinking CSO sustainability: from dependency to self-reliance
At the 2025 OGP Africa and Middle East Regional Meeting, young leaders, civil society actors, and digital governance experts came together to tackle a shared challenge: how to move from aid dependency to homegrown resilience. From bold strategies for CSO self-reliance to youth-led digital innovations and the power of local movements, this article captures the…
Read MoreLaunching a partnership matching service for nonprofits
While a lot of us have talked about the potential, value, and – in some cases – need for more mergers and acquisitions in the non-profit space, recent events have made it clear: now is the time. Immediately after recent US aid cuts, our team circulated a survey to civil society and international development organizations…
Read MoreAL launches Global Aid Freeze Tracker with Humentum to track impact of USAID shut down
Humentum and Accountability Lab are leading collective data tracking and analysis for the Executive Order mandating the reevaluation and realignment of United States foreign aid Washington, D.C. — February 14, 2025 — Accountability Lab, a global translocal network focused on governance, and Humentum, a nonprofit helping social good organizations strengthen their operations and are collectively…
Read MoreGrounding governance in humanity and shared values
In recent years, there has been a noticeable global trend of democratic backsliding, characterized by restrictions on freedom of expression and association. Freedom House’s 2023 report underscores this decline, highlighting that marginalized groups, particularly LGBTQI+ communities, are often at the forefront of the erosion of democratic safeguards. There is a tangible connection between the rights…
Read MoreAccountability Lab and Good Governance Principles: Lessons Learned from an Auburn University Nonprofit Governance Audit
There is a consensus on the need for governance principles that enhance nonprofits and strengthen public trust in nonprofits. In 2004, as recommended by the Leaders of the United States Senate Finance Committee, the nonprofit sector was convened by the independent sector to evaluate nonprofit good governance principles. The panel concerned itself with strengthening the…
Read MoreOportunidad de Trabajo: Consultoría – Senior Program Manager
Accountability Lab (AL) México es parte de una red global translocal de 13 laboratorios alrededor del mundo, conformando un ecosistema que se especializa en fortalecer la rendición de cuentas y la participación cívica en contextos relevantes para las regiones donde estamos presentes. En AL México buscamos combatir la corrupción, fortalecer la transparencia, y fomentar el…
Read MoreL’inclusivité en action : Le rôle du projet USAID Basiki ni Tagne Kunafoni dans la transformation de l’accès à l’information au Mali
Le Mali est plongé dans une grave crise sécuritaire et sociale depuis plus d’une décennie, où la désinformation est devenue un puissant facteur de perturbation, divisant les communautés par la peur et la méfiance. L’information se propageant plus rapidement que jamais, on ne saurait trop insister sur l’importance de garantir l’accès à des informations fiables…
Read MoreInclusivity in action: transforming information access in Mali
Mali has been entrenched in a severe security and social crisis for over a decade, where misinformation has emerged as a potent disruptor, dividing communities through fear and mistrust. As information spreads more rapidly than ever before, the importance of ensuring access to reliable, verifiable information cannot be overstated. It is within this challenging context…
Read MoreYouth leading the way on open governance in Liberia
“Without the voices of young people—who make up the majority of the population—there can be no open governance.” Theo Dowetin, the European Partnership for Democracy team lead in Monrovia, could not have said it better at our recent OGP co-creation event with young people in Liberia. As the world seeks sustainable solutions to global challenges…
Read MoreCatalyzing Community Action: Tackling forced land grabbing and promoting decision-making in village funds
The challenges of land grabbing and corruption in land management are prompting innovative responses from grassroots initiatives in Indonesia and Thailand. The Land Defenders project is leading the charge by unleashing the power of marginalized communities to fight for their land rights and supporting existing advocates with valuable data and information. Meanwhile, the Voices4Budget project…
Read MoreVoice2Rep: Amplifying Advocacy and Good Governance Through Music
This article, shared by TASCK, highlights the impactful work of the Voice2Rep project, led by Accountability Lab, in promoting advocacy and good governance through music across Mali, Nigeria, Liberia, Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Voice2Rep empowers emerging artists to use their musical talents to address critical social issues, such as transparency, civic engagement,…
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