Posts by Kibo Ngowi
Apply 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…
Read MoreFrom Local Visionaries to Global Changemakers: The Evolution of Accountability Incubator and Civic Charge
By Kibo Ngowi The Accountability Incubator emerged out of a vision to train and support young people with innovative ideas around accountability, participation and open government to build sustainable, effective tools for change. In the decade that AL has run the Incubator, we’ve had more than 300 accountapreneurs from over a dozen countries go through…
Read MoreEmpowering Global Youth: A Path to Inclusive Democracy
By Kibo Ngowi Amidst the challenges faced by democracies worldwide, a beacon of hope is emerging as young people take charge of their futures. Youth across the globe are stepping up to redefine their roles in shaping governance. And the call for increased youth participation resonates strongly in the global south. Despite a lower-than-desired voter…
Read MoreCSO tasks NOA DG on national gender policy implementation
A Civil Society Organisation, Accountability Lab Nigeria, dedicated to promoting gender equality and women empowerment, has called for concerted efforts with the newly-appointed Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, on gender equality in workspace and every other human endeavor to afford women a levelled playing field. Accountability Lab made this…
Read MoreWe’re hiring an Accounting Assistant!
Accountability Lab is a rapidly growing, creative, 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…
Read MoreMusic as a Catalyst – Amplifying Underrepresented Voices
By Kibo Ngowi Art is a powerful tool for connecting people and shining a light on important social issues, and promoting equity and representation. This is an idea that runs right through the Lab’s Arts for Change programming. With music in particular, the Lab has created a network of musicians making socially conscious music across…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2023 International Corruption Hunters Alliance Forum Youth Delegation
Written by Katie Fuhs and Zeina Walet Next month, front-line anti-corruption actors will gather at the Fifth International Corruption Hunters Alliance (ICHA) Forum in Abidjan to share their knowledge and experiences of the challenges, risks, and opportunities for advancing anti-corruption efforts. To ensure a diversity of generational perspectives, the World Bank Group has asked Accountability…
Read MoreRhythmic Advocacy: Inside V2R Nigeria’s Songwriting Bootcamp
By Murkthar Suleiman & Sharon Patrick-Udoh In the words of Fela Anikulapo Kuti: “Music is the weapon. Music is the weapon of the future.” We’ve just completed an exciting initiative at the Lab, and it was a whirlwind of rhythm and creativity! Our Voice2Rep program is designed for undiscovered music artists who advocate for greater…
Read MoreHEDA Partners with AMAC to Promote Open Government Partnership in Nigeria
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has partnered with Abuja Municipal Area Council to engage stakeholders towards Open Government Partnership (OGP), as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance governance and combat corruption in Nigeria. The workshop organised by AMAC with support of HEDA and MacArthur foundation was aimed at raising awareness…
Read MoreCountering fake news major responsibility of youth: experts
ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Tuesday said countering fake news and disinformation was the prime responsibility of the youth. They showed serious concerns over the rising trend of fake news and urged the government to take immediate steps to tackle the complex issue. They said efforts should also be made to counter misinformation and…
Read MoreZEC Petitioned Over Exorbitant Candidate Nomination Fees
Seven Civic Society Organizations (CSOs) have petitioned the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), demanding an immediate revision of the exorbitant candidate nomination fees. The nomination fees, as per Statutory Instrument 144 of 2022, currently stand at US$20,000 for presidential candidates, payable in cash or the prevailing official rate equivalent and candidates for Parliament must pay US$1,000,…
Read MoreGOL, UNDP Launch Growth Accelerator Liberia Phase III Applications
MONROVIA – It was a room filled with optimism and sense of accomplishment when the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Ministry of Commerce launched phase III of the Growth Accelerator project. The Growth Accelerator Liberia is a business and agricultural cooperative accelerator, targeting impactful and innovative ventures and cooperatives in Liberia. It assists…
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