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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“Gen Z has shown that they will not just disappear after a social media ban and can move the ...protest from online to offline.” – AL Nepal Country Director, Narayan Adhikari
Narayan has been closely following the ongoing youth-led protests in Nepal demanding accountability and an end to corruption, and these are his key observations from the last 48 hours:
🔲 The decision to violently quash dissent – particularly youth dissent – has served to dismantle engagement.
🔲 Peaceful protest is a form of active citizenship, not a criminal act.
🔲 Protesters are dismissed as “puppets of intellectuals,” but their demands for justice, education, jobs, and an end to corruption come from their own lived experiences
🔲 This is no longer just a #GenZ movement. It has become an "All Z" movement, with older generations standing in solidarity across the country. Even cabinet ministers and MPs have begun resigning, some in direct solidarity with protestor.
These youth uprisings are an indicator for leadership to address systemic corruption and people's demands for dignity.
👓 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3I8NLAm
Accountability Lab Nepal
The government’s lethal crackdown on young protesters has deepened a crisis sparked by a social media ban and long-standing corruption.
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📣 Episode 2 of our 'Beyond the Frameworks' series is now live!
In Cambodia, ...NGOs like Open Development Cambodia collect and share open data that strengthens accountability.
In our latest episode, Michele Crymes and Try Thy explore how this data supports monitoring and policy advocacy, the difficulties NGOs face in accessing information, and why it matters for business transparency.
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or our website:
🔗 Spotify: https://bit.ly/47fQ8LX
🔗 Apple: https://apple.co/4gjHfDH
🔗 Website: accountabilitylab.org
#AccountabiliTeaPodcast #BeyondTheFrameworks #NGOs #Transparency #Governance
📣 Episode 2 of our 'Beyond the Frameworks' series is now live!
In Cambodia, ...NGOs like @opendevcam collect and share open data that strengthens accountability.
In our latest episode, @MicheleCrymes and Try Thy explore how this data supports monitoring and policy advocacy, the…
📣 Episode 2 of our 'Beyond the Frameworks' series is now live!
Guest host ...@MicheleCrymes speaks with Try Thy, Executive Director of @opendevcam, about the role of NGOs in ensuring private sector transparency. They discuss how NGOs track labor and environmental impacts, make…
📣 Episode 2 of our 'Beyond the Frameworks' series is now live!
Guest host ...Michele Crymes speaks with Try Thy, Executive Director of Open Development Cambodia, about the role of NGOs in ensuring private sector transparency. They discuss how NGOs track labor and environmental impacts, make data accessible for advocacy and policy dialogue, and navigate the challenges of collaboration with business and government.
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or our website:
🔗 Spotify: https://bit.ly/47fQ8LX
🔗 Apple: https://apple.co/4gjHfDH
🔗 Website: accountabilitylab.org
#AccountabiliTeaPodcast #BeyondTheFrameworks #NGOs #Transparency #Governance
Speaking at the World Justice Forum 2025 in Warsaw, our Co-CEO, Blair Glencorse, highlighted why ...justice must be grounded in people’s everyday realities. He stressed that building trust between institutions and citizens, protecting civic space as the foundation of democracy, and supporting younger generations as drivers of accountability are all essential if we are to strengthen the rule of law. Blair also underscored the importance of the Warsaw Principles for the Rule of Law, a shared framework that can help societies safeguard democracy, advance justice, and create fairer systems that truly work for people.
🎥 Watch his plenary remarks here: https://bit.ly/4n94um1
#RuleOfLaw #WJF2025 #Accountability #BlairGlencorse
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At the World Justice Forum 2025 in Warsaw, our Co-CEO Blair Glencorse shared why the rule of law matters most when it connects to people’s everyday...
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🌏 Are you a young innovator in South Asia with a bold civic-tech or inclusive democracy ...idea?
Here’s your chance to showcase it at a regional hybrid event in Islamabad, Pakistan, this International Democracy Day 2025 – where youth leaders, civil society, media, and policymakers from across South Asia will come together to shape the future of democracy.
Shortlisted initiatives will:
✨ Present virtually at the International Democracy Day event
✨ Gain regional visibility across South Asia
✨ Be invited to the next round of micro-grants under the youth-led innovation program
We’re looking for ideas that tackle:
💡 Combating misinformation
💡 Expanding e-governance access
💡 Strengthening community-led monitoring
💡 Advancing open government
💡 Driving social accountability
Your initiative could inspire South Asia. Submit your entry!
📌 Apply here: https://forms.gle/ARjoE2M14NL5nUVd7
📌 Deadline: September 8, 2025
#SouthAsiaYouth #IDD2025 #InnovationForDemocracy #CivicTech #Accountability
Accountability Lab Pakistan
🌏 Are you a young innovator in South Asia with a bold civic-tech or inclusive democracy ...idea?
Here’s your chance to showcase it at a regional hybrid event in Islamabad, Pakistan, this International Democracy Day 2025 – where youth leaders, civil society, media, and policymakers…
📣 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
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