Accountability Lab is a global translocal network that makes 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.
Accountability Lab is a global translocal network that makes 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.
WHAT WE DO
Accountability Lab’s flagship training program for young change-makers to build sustainable, effective tools for change.
A global campaign powered by citizens in search of exemplary government officials.
A pioneering community feedback and dialogue platform to ensure accountability in the development process.
Supportive, impactful member networks and co-working spaces for small and big nonprofits.
A conscious music campaign supporting musicians who advocate for greater representation, participation and accountability.
Channelling civil society voices into high-level decision-making at the C20, G20, and the Open Government Partnership for stronger accountability and open government.
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🎙️ From Cambodia to Bangladesh, civil society organizations are joining forces to strengthen transparency in global supply chains.
In Episode 3 of the AccountabiliTea podcast special series, Michele Crymes (Legal & Policy Expert) and Andrew Crawford (Research Fellow, ...@giga_institute) highlight why collaboration and resilience are key to building accountability that lasts.
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or our website – links in our bio!
#AccountabiliTeaPodcast #SpecialSeries #Governance #Trade #Accountability #GlobalSouth #EthicalBusiness
📣 New Global Masterclass: Democratic Public Leadership for Policy Reform
How can public leadership strengthen democracy and deliver meaningful reform?
The Governance Action Hub invites changemakers, advocates, and public leaders to join a free, six-week online masterclass ...exploring Democratic Public Leadership for Policy Reform, beginning Tuesday, October 29.
Led by Julio Guzmán, R4D Senior Fellow, former Peruvian presidential candidate, and senior policymaker, this series will unpack how courageous, inclusive leadership can advance accountability and citizen-driven policy change.
💻 Starts: October 29
🕕 Duration: 6 weeks | Free online course
🔗 Register → https://governanceactionhub.org/global-masterclass-series-on-public-leadership
#GovernanceActionHub #PublicLeadership #PolicyReform #Democracy #AccountabilityLab #LeadershipForChange
🎙️ From Cambodia to Bangladesh, civil society organizations are joining forces to strengthen transparency in global supply chains.
In Episode 3 of the AccountabiliTea podcast special series, Michele Crymes (Legal & Policy Expert) and Andrew Crawford (Research Fellow, German ...Institute for Global and Area Studies - GIGA) highlight why collaboration and resilience are key to building accountability that lasts.
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or our website:
🔗 Spotify: https://apple.co/42G4JgB
🔗 Apple: https://apple.co/42G4JgB
🔗 Website: https://bit.ly/43hrCXI
#AccountabiliTeaPodcast #SpecialSeries #Governance #Trade #Accountability #GlobalSouth #EthicalBusiness
Accountability Lab Mali recently hosted the #𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐀𝐋𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 in Bamako under the theme: For Effective Mining Accountability in Mali. Ten #accountapreneurs came together for an adventurous week of leadership, advocacy, and storytelling.
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They completed deep dives into project management and fundraising and joined expert sessions with Dr. Ahamadou Mohamed Maiga, Mrs. Assetou Diarra, Mr. Boureima Cissé, Mrs. Ilam Aït Addi Dienta, and Mr. Nounhoum Traoré on mining governance, #civic-tech, transparency, and effective public data usage. A powerful Solidarity Circle also celebrated their creativity and shared values.
Congratulations to our dynamic team for putting together an impactful #bootcamp with support from our mentors, participants and partners organizations.
@accountlabml
Accountability Lab Mali recently hosted the #𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐀𝐋𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 in Bamako under the theme: For Effective Mining Accountability in Mali. Ten #accountapreneurs came together for an adventurous week of leadership, advocacy, and storytelling.
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They completed deep dives into project management and fundraising and joined expert sessions with Dr. Ahamadou Mohamed Maiga, Mrs. Assetou Diarra, Mr. Boureima Cissé, Mrs. Ilam Aït Addi Dienta, and Mr. Nounhoum Traoré on mining governance, #civic-tech, transparency, and effective public data usage. A powerful Solidarity Circle also celebrated their creativity and shared values.
Congratulations to our dynamic team for putting together an impactful #bootcamp with support from our mentors, participants and partners organizations.
Accountability Lab Mali
🎙️ Tariffs are no longer just economic tools; they’re instruments of foreign policy.
In Episode 3 of the AccountabiliTea podcast special series, host Michele Crymes (Legal & Policy Expert) and Andrew Crawford (Research Fellow, German Institute for Global and Area Studies - GIGA)... examine how these policies reshape trade, governance & accountability across the Global South – and why sustainability & oversight matter more than ever.
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or our website:
🔗 Spotify: https://apple.co/42G4JgB
🔗 Apple: https://apple.co/42G4JgB
🔗 Website: https://bit.ly/43hrCXI
#AccountabiliTeaPodcast #SpecialSeries #Governance #Trade #Accountability #GlobalSouth #EthicalBusiness
At the 2025 @opengovpart Global Summit in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, Accountability Lab joined a global conversation on when technology truly enhances governance, and when it does not.
Facilitated by Juan Pane, Sarah Orton-Vipond, and Khadijah Chang, with insights from David…
At the 2025 @opengovpartnership Global Summit in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, Accountability Lab joined a global conversation on when technology truly enhances governance, and when it does not.
Facilitated by Juan Pane, Sarah Orton-Vipond, and Khadijah Chang, with insights from David Riveros ...García, Biljana Janeva, and reflections from Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, the session Right Problem, Right Tool combined lightning talks, group discussions, and systems mapping to unpack key insights.
Swipe through the carousel for highlights from the discussion – from understanding why tech is political to exploring how data only multiplies impact when institutions act on it.
The session concluded that true open government tech isn’t about coding new platforms, but about connecting people, power, and purpose.
#OGP2025 #CivicTech #Transparency #Participation #Governance #Innovation
At the 2025 Open Government Partnership Global Summit in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, Accountability Lab joined a global conversation on when technology truly enhances governance, and when it does not.
Facilitated by Juan Pane, Sarah Orton-Vipond, and Khadijah Chang, with insights from David ...Riveros García, Biljana Janeva, and reflections from Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, the session Right Problem, Right Tool combined lightning talks, group discussions, and systems mapping to unpack key insights.
Swipe through the carousel for highlights from the discussion – from understanding why tech is political to exploring how data only multiplies impact when institutions act on it.
The session concluded that true open government tech isn’t about coding new platforms, but about connecting people, power, and purpose.
#OGP2025 #CivicTech #Transparency #Participation #Governance #Innovation