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Ram Bahadur’s Remarkable Journey: From Aspiring to Inspiring
By Dridhata Silwal Ram Bahadur Kurumbang’s journey began during his school days when he absorbed the invaluable lessons of moral education taught by his dedicated school teachers. These teachings stayed with him for a lifetime, ultimately shaping his core principles and placing integrity at the center of everything he does. This strong foundation later propelled…
Read MoreHow can the youth contribute to the fight against corruption and its negative impact on society?
For those who have not been to Liberia, their first encounter with an act of corruption is likely to be at the international airport when a service personnel starts asking for a ‘small thing’ or a police officer asks for ‘cold water’ (both phrases refer to a bribe). As dangerous as it is, corruption has…
Read MoreRaising Voices, Exposing Lies: Investigative Journalism’s Role in Anti-Corruption
By Leah Persons For years, Nepal has grappled with the dire issue of human trafficking, particularly affecting women and girls as young as twelve. A significant incident in 2018 involved a Nepali politician who orchestrated the trafficking of over 200 women; this individual was apprehended and convicted. However, the corrupt Supreme Court of Nepal controversially…
Read MorePitch Day at HackCorruption Colombia
HackCorruption, our corruption-fighting series of hackathons, has wrapped in Bogotá, Colombia, with 20 teams taking to the pitch stage. Ideas ranged from digital procurement portals to beneficial ownership applications and citizen monitoring systems. Our panel of judges is currently assessing the solutions and we look forward to announcing our winners next week. Accountability Lab hosted…
Read MoreBattleground constituencies in Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections
Elections are an exciting and well-studied subject across the world. They attract a tremendous amount of this excitement stemming from their competitive nature and “peoples” enduring a belief in them as the best way to provide governors with legitimate province over governance, or the absence of alternatives. For some, elections are the essence of democracy…
Read MoreLiberia’s complex path to lasting peace
Liberia, situated on West Africa’s coast, claims the distinction of being Sub-Saharan Africa’s oldest republic. Established in 1821 by freed American slaves through the American Colonization Society, it became independent in 1847. For 102 years, from 1878 to 1980, Liberia was governed by the True Whig Party, operating under a single-party system. Unfortunately, this era…
Read More“Supporting Zimbabwe to get free and fair elections is not an event but a process”: The Role of the EU Election Observation Mission
The European Union deploys one of the largest observer missions to monitor the 2023 Zimbabwe elections. We spoke to Dr McDonald Lewanika, politics and development professional, about the importance of the verdict by EU election observers and what contributions European actors can make to assist Zimbabweans in getting the elections they want. By McDonald Lewanika…
Read MoreMobilizing Civic Voter Education in Liberia
According to the National Elections Commission (NEC), Liberia’s current number of first-time voters is just over 20 percent. This figure demonstrates the need to prioritize civic voter education, especially for first-time voters in rural communities. On 21-22 June, Accountability Lab Liberia hosted a training session to build the civic and voter education capacity of 30…
Read MoreFive reforms to strengthen World Bank engagement
The urgency for global climate action has prompted World Bank management to rethink the Bank’s mission, vision, operations, and financing through the Evolution Roadmap. Following a public consultation that ended in July, the Bank has hosted regional consultations to inform stakeholders and gather their feedback. Despite the global scale of the climate crisis and the…
Read MoreIngredients for a meaningful and ethical career
Written by Dridhata Silwal Kalpana Adhikari is an Integrity Icon winner in Nepal whose remarkable journey from doubt to becoming a champion of integrity is a shining example of resilience, perseverance, and believing in oneself. Her story is not just a personal triumph but an inspiration for all who face challenges in pursuing a meaningful…
Read MoreShaping the narrative: strategic communication as a catalyst for effective governance
By Enene Ejembi People in positions of power need to improve how they communicate, and be more open, collaborative with their communities. Transparent and inclusive communication between the government and the public is essential for building trust, promoting accountability, and fostering a thriving democracy. Thus, strategic communication is a fundamental aspect of effective governance and…
Read MoreWhy climate finance needs greater transparency and accountability
We face an existential poly-crisis related to energy, debt, food, climate, health, and security. Collective action is needed to address these challenges and to build global support for the green accountability agenda. The role of international financial institutions (IFIs) like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is critical to promoting transparency in…
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