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Five ways to make regional collaborations meaningful
Accountability Lab Nepal (ALN) and Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) are collaborating to promote youth engagement in democracy in Nepal and Bangladesh, respectively. The goal is to build and strengthen diverse and pluralistic networks of youth leaders through targeted support, collective learning and shared best practices to strengthen democracy. This blog is based on a joint…
Read MoreCultivating a resilient mindset in Nepal’s civil service
In his best-selling book, “On The Origin of Species”, English naturalist Charles Darwin said that it’s not the strongest or the most intelligent species that survives, but rather the one that’s most responsive to change. This theory, formulated in 1859, remains relevant in every sector to this day. In this blog, we’ll explore the connection…
Read MoreFive approaches for young people to speak up against corruption
This is one of two winning blogs from the World Bank’s International Corruption Hunters Alliance 2023 Blog Contest. In an effort to find a common solution to a common challenge, we asked to hear the views of African youth on the challenges of corruption. We asked for submissions, based on the situation in the blogger’s country,…
Read MoreEradiquons la corruption grâce à des mécanismes pratiques
Ce billet est l’un des deux lauréats du concours de blog de l’Alliance internationale anti-corruption 2023 organisé sous l’égide de la Banque mondiale. En vue de trouver une solution commune à un défi commun, nous avons invité la jeunesse africaine à s’exprimer sur le fléau de la corruption. À la lumière de la situation propre à chaque…
Read MoreAnti-corruption and compliance efforts to increase investment and growth for SMEs in Africa
In June, Accountability Lab was proud to take a group of inspiring youth activists to the World Bank Group’s International Corruption Hunters Alliance 2023 Forum in Ivory Coast. This is part of a series of blogs from those participants. Written by Simisola Samuel, Afia Poku, Liza Young, and Becky Majani Small and medium enterprises…
Read MoreCSOs, academia, and youth representatives join forces to fight corruption
Despite the world’s advancements, ongoing corruption impedes progress, affecting people’s fundamental needs. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimates that Africa will lose $88.6 billion (3.7% of Africa’s GDP) annually to illicit financial flows. Corruption diverts resources from critical social initiatives like education and healthcare and marginalizes groups from playing an active…
Read MoreGov-HER-Nance: A Feminist Approach to Governance, Accountability, and Climate Justice
Somaya Jalari is a 70-year-old fisherwoman who, like many generations before her, has been fishing and boating on the Phewa Lake all her life. She has seen various changes taking place in Phewa Lake in her lifetime. For instance, the local and indigenous fish species are no longer available in the lake. Consequently, women and…
Read MoreThe Value of Translocal Networks
Written by Director for Growth and Operations, Jean Scrimgeour The Accountability Lab (AL) started to demonstrate how governance can work for people by supporting creative solutions for accountability. Nine years later, the Lab has developed into a network of 9 country teams, 5 additional country partners and almost 110 team members. But AL is…
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