‘Integrity Idol’ finds first cohort of public servants

Integrity Idol, the civil society driven campaign to “name and fame” honest government officials in South Africa, has found its first cohort of honest public servants. The campaign, launched by Accountability Lab and partners – the Democracy Works Foundation, LifeCo UnLtd and Nelson Mandela Foundation – received hundreds of nominations from the public from across…

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Pakistan’s first SDG 16 Innovation Challenge launched

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the government through the Young Peace & Development Corps and the Accountability Lab Pakistan on Thursday launched the country’s first Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) 16 Innovation Challenge.

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Gang of cheerleaders!

Last week, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) organised an event to celebrate Pakistan Day with emphasis on media’s role in the society. One of their main conclusions: Pakistan’s media is responsible for spreading doom and gloom in the society. The FPCCI is not alone in its critique. It is joined…

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