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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WHAT’S HAPPENING
Natural emergencies remind us that resilience depends on shared responsibility.
Instead of relying on a few rich nations, what if we built a global fund and shared expertise rooted in mutual aid?
It’s already working and could redefine the future of international development.…
What if nations, regions and municipalities reserved resources to create a global aid fund and shared pool of expertise instead of depending on a few rich countries?
This may sound idealistic, but the current approach to foreign assistance doesn’t have to be the only model. All over the ...world people are already practising different forms of help beyond donor aid.
Natural emergencies remind us that resilience depends on shared responsibility and investing in mutual aid builds the collective strength for swift and fair response.
Perhaps we’re ready for building something new. Mutual aid has shown a real promise in many ways and could play a major role in the future of international development assistance.
AL Co-CEO Blair Glencorse and Global Voices Executive Director Malka Older explore the benefits of mutual aid in their article for Inside Philanthropy.
Take a look: https://bit.ly/4oSqiTK
#MutualAid #GlobalDevelopment #ForeignAssistance #Sustainability #InnovationInAid #InternationalCooperation #aidfreeze
Blair Glencorse of Accountability Lab and Malka Older of Global Voices discuss one solution to the U.S. dismantling of international aid...
bit.ly💬 How can leadership, trust, and collaboration strengthen global security?
As instability grows – from hybrid warfare and disinformation to civic repression – the link between democracy and security has never been more urgent.
At a recent high-level roundtable on ...“Leadership…
💬 How can leadership, trust, and collaboration strengthen global security?
As instability grows – from hybrid warfare and disinformation to civic repression – the link between democracy and security has never been more urgent.
At a recent high-level roundtable on ...“Leadership and Partnership in Security: The Leading Role of Civil Society,” Blair Glencorse, Co-CEO of Accountability Lab, explored how civil society can help reshape the global security landscape.
“The question before us is not only how to protect states, but how to defend the civic space that keeps democracies alive.”
Read Blair’s reflections on how leadership, trust, and collective action can redefine resilience in this era of transformation. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ocruBl
Open Government Partnership #Leadership # Partnership #Security #Democracy #CivilSociety #Trust #Governance #Ukraine #Moldova
As global instability deepens – from hybrid warfare and disinformation to climate shocks and civic repression – the link between democracy and...
bit.ly🌐 At the World Economic Forum's Good Governance Communities gathering, Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, Co-CEO of Accountability Lab, joined a panel on Public–Private Action for Integrity in a Complex World – sharing how governance actors can stay ahead of rapidly evolving corruption risks.
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As Cheri-Leigh noted, AI and cryptocurrencies are reshaping the corruption landscape, and governance actors are not known for their speed. Tackling these challenges demands:
➡️ Transnational partnerships that link civic technologists, regulators, and governance institutions.
➡️ Collaboration with financial systems, which remain the entry points for digital currencies.
➡️ Public awareness, especially as AI-fueled scams and misinformation spread faster and wider.
At Accountability Lab, we believe that responding to these shifts with integrity and collaboration is critical to ensuring technology strengthens, rather than undermines transparency and trust.
#GoodGovernance #Integrity #Accountability #AI #Transparency #CollectiveAction #Leadership
🌐 At the @wef's Good Governance Communities gathering, Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, Co-CEO of Accountability Lab, joined a panel on Public–Private Action for Integrity in a Complex World – sharing how governance actors can stay ahead of rapidly evolving corruption risks.
As ...Cheri-Leigh…
🌍 Our Stories. Our Voices. Our Power.
At the Afrotellers Conference 2025 in Johannesburg, storytellers, artists, and activists from across Africa came together to reflect on how narrative can strengthen integrity, shape public life, and inspire change.
Over three days, ...conversations on governance, culture, and community storytelling highlighted the power of words – not just to describe the world, but to transform it.
As @chiweshebeloved (Accountability Lab East & Southern Africa) reminded participants: “Accountability is not only about systems – it begins in the stories we tell about who we are, what we value, and what we refuse to accept.”
Through live illustration, Erick Kiarie captured the essence of these exchanges, translating dialogue into bold visuals that mirrored the imagination and spirit of the space.
Read our reflections from Afrotellers 2025, link in bio! 🔗
#Afrotellers2025 #OurStoriesOurVoicesOurPower #AccountabilityLab #NarrativePower #StorytellingForChange #AfricanCreativity #VisualFacilitation
@wchivhanga, @thrive_afrika | @aynfifi | @civsourceafrica | @bathabiledlamini23, @accountlabzw | giftostallos_siziba, Catalyst Centre), @hlanganisacommunityfund | @skasebata, @magamba_network | @soxthepoet | @queen_of_batonga | @reichh_music
🌍 Our Stories. Our Voices. Our Power.
At the Afrotellers Conference 2025 in Johannesburg, storytellers, artists, and activists from across Africa came together to reflect on how narrative can strengthen integrity, shape public life, and inspire change.
Over three days,…
🎙️ How do shifting tariffs reshape accountability in global trade?
Episode 3 of the AccountabiliTea podcast special series with Michele Crymes (Legal & Policy Expert) and Andrew Crawford (Research Fellow, German Institute for Global and Area Studies - GIGA) explores the realities ...facing governments, businesses, and civil society in the Global South, and the pathways to more transparent global trade.
🎧 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