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.
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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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📣 Philanthropy is changing, and fast! How can support organizations help the sector adapt in ...ways that are more inclusive, accountable, and effective?
At the upcoming Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium in Cambridge, MA (Sept 18–19), our Co-CEO Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, will be in conversation with Mosun Layode, CEO of the African Philanthropy Forum.
Together, they’ll dive into the trends shaping global philanthropy and share practical ideas for how funders, governments, and organizations can respond to a rapidly shifting landscape.
A big thank you to Network of Engaged International Donors (NEID Global) and The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) for convening this timely dialogue.
🗓 Tickets are available until September 12: https://www.innovatephilanthropy.org/
#Philanthropy #GlobalDevelopment #Accountability
🌏 Have your say on democracy in South Asia!
As part of the International Democracy Day ...2025 initiative, we're gathering voices from across the region through the South Asia Democracy Pulse Survey.
Your perspectives on civic space, democratic rights, and participation will help shape the South Asia Democracy Action Charter, to be launched this September.
Take a few minutes to share your views and contribute to a shared vision for stronger, more inclusive democracies across the region.
👉 Scan the QR code or take the survey here: https://bit.ly/4mClVLG
#Survey #Democracy #SouthAsia | Accountability Lab Pakistan
📣 Philanthropy is changing, and fast! How can support organizations help the sector adapt in ...ways that are more inclusive, accountable, and effective?
At the upcoming Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium in Cambridge, MA (Sept 18–19), our Co-CEO Cheri-Leigh…
🌏 Have your say on democracy in South Asia!
As part of the International Democracy Day ...2025 initiative, Accountability Lab is gathering voices from across the region through the South Asia Democracy Pulse Survey.
Your perspectives on civic space, democratic rights, and…
"Organizational development is a process of letting go - of finding ways to support colleagues... to take decisions and to act. The process and outcomes may not always be exactly those you thought- but in most cases they are better; and the organization is certainly healthier and more sustainable when it is structured in this way."
In a new interview with Authority Magazine, our Co-CEO Blair Glencorse, shares a few of the leadership lessons that have shaped the Lab’s journey:
💡 Embracing co-leadership for a resilient and inclusive organizational model
💡 Staying close to communities with our trans-local network to solve real-world problems
💡 Building sustainability through innovation: venture studios, paid offerings, and diverse funding
💡 Harnessing communications to shape engaging, citizen-powered narratives (think Rap Report!)
💡 And why leadership is about humility, generosity, adaptability, and the powerful practice of giving power away
These insights underscore a shared commitment to building accountable civic ecosystems and protecting civic infrastructure, even when civic space itself is under threat.
🔍 Dive into the full conversation here in Authority Magazine: https://bit.ly/3UymtWN
#Leadership #Nonprofit #Governance #Sustainability #Accountability
An Interview with Karen Mangia
medium.com📣 Are you aged 18–35 and passionate about fighting corruption?
Here's your ...chance to shape global policy! The YouthLED Africa Regional Youth Consultation is calling on young anti-corruption champions to share their insights, experiences, and ideas. This important survey will…
📣 Are you aged 18–35 and passionate about fighting corruption? 🌍
Here's your... chance to shape global policy! The YouthLED Africa Regional Youth Consultation is calling on young anti-corruption champions to share their insights, experiences, and ideas. This important survey will inform a white paper that will be presented at CoSP11, the world’s leading anti-corruption forum.
📝 Scan the QR code or follow this link to fill out the survey: https://bit.ly/4mQ22AH
🕓 Deadline: 30 August 2025
Let’s make sure young African voices are heard on the global stage.
#YouthLED #Accountability #CoSP11 #YouthVoices | Integrity Icon Liberia
A resilient civil society can be sustained through an ecosystem rooted in community generosity that... is amplified by genuine global partnerships and powered by trust and accountability.
These were some of the heartening takeaways from a conversation we co-hosted with GivingTuesday about "Alternative Revenue and Funding Streams", especially in the wake of aid cuts, shrinking funding and shrinking civic space.
💸 Everyone's a philanthropist
The global civil society sector is a $3.5T+ ecosystem. But all grants, government and foundation assistance – before cuts to Official Development Assistance (ODA) – add up to between 500 and 600 billion in a given year. This means civil society is overwhelmingly supported by individual giving.
🏺 The Global South is Leading with Indigenous Models
In Africa & Latin America generosity is a cultural practice. Surveys show a high percentage of African CSOs cite individuals as a top funding source. Add to that donations in kind such as services, support and other resources that fall within this type of generosity, the number shoots even higher.
🧾 How to be accountable to those we're creating change for
The call is for international foundations to shift from being agenda-setters to enablers. This means providing patient, flexible capital, offering matching grants to incentivize local fundraising, and investing in the infrastructure and research that makes local resource mobilization sustainable.
🏗️ How to build trust with those who give back locally
Digital platforms have unlocked incredible scale for individual giving. Donar Online Donar Online reports that of 600,000 individual donors over the last 10 years, 95% donated to local causes. By addressing the barrier of donor trust of online platforms, individual donation platforms can unlock even greater local giving.
Thank you to all who joined and shared such thoughtful and thought-provoking data, observations and stories.
🚀 We’ve launched the HackCorruption Civic Tech Tools Repository with @DGateway! An open-source... hub for anti-corruption tech, built to share code, spark collaboration, and scale impact. Contribute your tools and explore ⬇️
The HackCorruption team is launching the Civic Tech Tools Repository, a comprehensive, open-source collection of impactful and scalable digital...
developmentgateway.org🚀 Introducing the HackCorruption Civic Tech Tools Repository!
We’re thrilled to ...launch this open-source collection of impactful, scalable digital solutions to fight corruption. Together with Development Gateway, we’ve supported teams worldwide to design, refine, and apply tech solutions tackling systemic corruption.
Along the way, we noticed a common challenge: developers often spent valuable time searching for existing tools or open-source code that could help them build faster and smarter. This repository brings those resources together, making it easier to share knowledge, reuse code, and build on each other’s work.
We invite developers and others working on anti-corruption tech to contribute their tools and code. We envision this resource as a catalyst for the collaboration needed to drive change and curb corruption.
🔗 Read more here:
The HackCorruption team is launching the Civic Tech Tools Repository, a comprehensive, open-source collection of impactful and scalable digital...
developmentgateway.orgHappening soon – join us!
🤝 @AccountLab and @GivingTuesday are spotlighting alternative revenue streams for civil society including individual giving, community philanthropy, mutual aid and more. We will draw from global research and real-world practice to offer a roadmap for action, particularly in…
Happening today – join us!
🌎 🌏 🌍 Together with our partners at the Open Government Partnership (OGP) and the Youth ...Democracy Cohort, we’re relaunching the OGP Youth Collective – a global network for young leaders (18–30) to connect, co-create open government reforms, and engage directly with the OGP community.
We’re also introducing an Alumni Circle for champions aged 31+ who want to mentor the next generation and foster intergenerational dialogue.
Who can join?
💡Young leaders with proven involvement in OGP processes or open government initiatives.
💡Former Youth Collective members and champions (31+) ready to mentor.
💡OGP members implementing youth-focused commitments or engaged in OGP processes.
📢 We strongly encourage applications from historically under-represented or marginalized communities, including young women, LGBTQI+ youth, Indigenous or ethnic-minority youth, youth with disabilities, and those from rural or low-income backgrounds.
🔗 Apply now: https://bit.ly/4mHBX6E
#YouthLeadership #OpenGov #MakingGovernanceWorkForPeople
🌎 🌏 🌍 Together with our partners at the @opengovpart and the @YouthCohort, we’re ...relaunching the OGP Youth Collective – a global network for young leaders (18–30) to connect, co-create open government reforms, and engage directly with the OGP community.
We’re also introducing…