Posts by Tirelo Makwela
SA’s passionate and inspirational public servants honoured, with policeman taking top award
By Zukiswa Pikoli The Integrity Icons awards present an alternative to the perception that public servants are corrupt and lazy, and showcase that there are some who ‘go the extra mile’ The Accountability Lab has been running the Integrity Icons awards since 2018. The awards showcase the excellent work done by many men and women in the public service, something…
Read MoreHow the Government Silenced Accountability in Run up to Election
By Tina S. Mehnpaine with New Narratives Three months after the government raced an act through the Legislature overhauling the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, Liberia’s independent corruption watchdog has almost ceased functioning, all but ending scrutiny of government corruption in the runup to next year’s election. A source inside the Commission, who requested anonymity for fear…
Read MoreEva Sander: Guerrera digital
Eva Sander siempre se distinguió por alzar la voz y no quedarse de brazos cruzados, a raíz de un desastre natural tomó el activismo en serio y encabezó un movimiento en redes. Nacida en Ciudad de México, pero criada en Monterrey y egresada por la UDEM en la carrera de Estudios Internacionales, Eva Sander tiene…
Read MoreConsolidating support for the transgender community
Written by Tirelo Makwela In May 2018, the Pakistan government passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, a comprehensive response to ensure the rights and welfare of the trans community are protected. It was hailed as a win for the transgender community but experience has shown that the law alone is not enough to…
Read MoreCollaborative approach to deal with effects of fake news and disinformation on freedom of expression
In an event arranged at the National Press Club by Accountability Lab speakers discussed the key drivers and impacts of fake news and disinformation on society and especially on youth. Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Dean, Social Sciences Department, International Islamic University, Islamabad; Ms. Zill e Huma, Deputy Director at the Press Information Department, Iftikhar Sherazi, Bureau…
Read MoreFrom Indonesia to India: Is There Hope for Anti-Corruption Efforts Within the G20?
By Blair Glencorse and Sanjeeta Pant As global crises mount, the G20 is proving unable to find solutions. Political disagreements within the bloc- including most prominently with Russia over the ongoing war in Ukraine- have hamstrung collective efforts. Economic challenges have inevitably led to a focus on domestic priorities. And significant political changes in key…
Read MoreAction taken after intervention by Action for Accountability
Dangerous open manholes and incomplete water infrastructure maintenance compromise safety in Mondeor. The open manholes and incomplete water infrastructure in Mondeor is a danger to the community. This was discussed by the newly established CivActs team of the Action for Accountability (A4A) on September 10. The A4A is a project co-funded by the European Union…
Read MoreInstalan Red Estatal de Datos Abiertos en Nuevo León
La COTAI, siete municipios y organismos no gubernamentales indicaron que la iniciativa tiene como objetivo promover la vigilancia del uso de recursos por parte de instituciones públicas. Monterrey.— Con el objetivo de fortalecer la cultura de la transparencia en el estado de Nuevo León, la Comisión de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información (COTAI), siete municipios metropolitanos…
Read MoreDesign thinking in the public service – can innovation fix the police services in Pakistan?
Design thinking is a flexible methodology but provides a set of tools based on a mindset. The mindset is geared towards creativity and problem-solving. How problem-solving can be used in organizational thinking is a challenge for leaders. Umar Riaz, Director of the National Police Academy in Islamabad, takes a closer look. While leaders in…
Read MoreConsultarán apertura en gobiernos
Como parte del Plan de Acción Local de Gobierno Abierto, será realizada una consulta pública para la definición de temas que deberán ser transparentados por el Gobierno y municipio, informó ayer la Coalición “Nuevo León Abierto”. La consulta está disponible desde ayer y su cierre está programado el 15 de septiembre. De acuerdo con la…
Read MoreCoalición NL Abierto lanza consulta pública para cocrear el Plan de Gobierno Abierto
Eduardo Mendieta San Pedro Garza García La Coalición Nuevo León Abierto, conformado, entre otros, por el Gobierno del Estado y los municipios de San Pedro, construirá el Primer Plan de Acción Local de Gobierno Abierto 2022-2024, para impulsar la rendición de cuentas y la transparencia. Da Ivonne Álvarez informe de labores; presume gestión de voto electrónico para diputados Para ellos…
Read MoreThe gender gap and economic participation of women in Pakistan
Pakistan presently ranks among the worst countries in the world in terms of gender parity, only performing better than Iraq, Yemen, and Afghanistan. According to the “Global Gender Gap Report 2021” published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Pakistan ranked 153rd out of 156 countries on the gender parity index. Pakistan also ranked 7th among…
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