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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🌍 International Women’s Day 2026
Progress toward gender equality remains uneven across many sectors and regions.
This year’s theme, “Give To Gain,” reflects an important reality: when individuals, organisations, and communities invest in women, opportunities expand, ...and institutions grow stronger.
Across our network, partners and communities are working to translate this principle into practice.
In Pakistan, Accountability Lab Pakistan and Green Media Initiative - GMI are supporting district-level women journalists to strengthen climate reporting and connect community realities with national governance conversations.
In Mali, Accountability Lab Mali supports the Avenir au Féminin initiative led by @Kia Sissoko in which women engage directly with local authorities and contribute to dialogue on local priorities.
In Nigeria, Accountability Lab Nigeria highlights how creative voices like @Annie Daymar encourage reflection on accountability, integrity, and civic responsibility through her song Stand 🎵 Listen here: https://bit.ly/3ONsZcF
These examples represent just a few of the many efforts to expand women’s participation and strengthen more inclusive and accountable societies.
#InternationalWomensDay #GiveToGain #GenderEquality #WomenInLeadership #InclusiveGovernance #AccountabilityLab
🌍 International Women’s Day 2026
Progress toward gender equality remains uneven across many sectors and regions.
This year’s theme, “Give To Gain,” reflects an important reality: when individuals, organisations, and communities invest in women, opportunities expand, ...and institutions grow stronger.
Across our network, partners and communities are working to translate this principle into practice.
In Pakistan, @accountlabpk and @gmi_pakistanare supporting district-level women journalists to strengthen climate reporting and connect community realities with national governance conversations.
In Mali, @accountabilitylab_mali supports the Avenir au Féminin initiative led by @nanekia1 in which women engage directly with local authorities and contribute to dialogue on local priorities.
In Nigeria, @accountlabng highlights how creative voices like @anniedaymar encourage reflection on accountability, integrity, and civic responsibility through her song Stand 🎵 Listen here: https://bit.ly/3ONsZcF
These examples represent just a few of the many efforts to expand women’s participation and strengthen more inclusive and accountable societies.
#InternationalWomensDay #GiveToGain #GenderEquality #WomenInLeadership #InclusiveGovernance #AccountabilityLab
Youth participation is often talked about. But how often is it intentionally designed?
At an African Union youth convening in Ethiopia, we unpacked the dangers of tokenism and what practical steps can be taken to avoid it. Youth Advisory Board Member with the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab, ...Natalie Gwatirisa, presented a report from consortium partner Restless Development titled “Beyond Tokenism: Making Youth Participation Count in Africa’s Development”. As a program associate at Accountability Lab East and Southern Africa (ALESA), Natalie shared how these insights are informing the team's regional initiatives.
✨ What that means in practice:
🔹 Resourcing youth-led action
More funding and direct support for localized, youth-led pilot projects.
🔹 Civic learning that builds real influence
Hands-on training and mentorship to help youth leaders navigate climate justice and digital governance systems.
🔹 Real access to decision-makers
Platforms for youth leaders to translate local insights into regional policy priorities.
For ALESA, the report is both validation and a roadmap for turning meaningful youth participation principles into action.
#YouthLeadership #CivicEngagement #AfricaDevelopment #ALESA #AUEUYouthVoicesLab
Youth participation is often talked about. But how often is it intentionally designed?
At an African Union youth convening in Ethiopia, we unpacked the dangers of tokenism and what practical steps can be taken to avoid it. Youth Advisory Board Member with the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab, ...@natalie_gwatirisa, presented a report from consortium partner Restless Development titled “Beyond Tokenism: Making Youth Participation Count in Africa’s Development”. As a program associate at Accountability Lab East and Southern Africa (ALESA), Natalie shared how these insights are informing the team's regional initiatives.
✨ What that means in practice:
🔹 Resourcing youth-led action
More funding and direct support for localized, youth-led pilot projects.
🔹 Civic learning that builds real influence
Hands-on training and mentorship to help youth leaders navigate climate justice and digital governance systems.
🔹 Real access to decision-makers
Platforms for youth leaders to translate local insights into regional policy priorities.
For ALESA, the report is both validation and a roadmap for turning meaningful youth participation principles into action.
#YouthLeadership #CivicEngagement #AfricaDevelopment #ALESA #AUEUYouthVoicesLab
🎙️ Collective action and authentic intention
In this AccountabiliTea conversation, Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, Co-CEO of Accountability Lab, is joined by researcher Sofiia Sapihura to reflect on how collaboration helps shape environments where integrity can take root and grow.
...Grounded in the research behind "Leveraging Integrity for Ukraine’s Reconstruction", the episode explores how shared standards, partnerships, and collective leadership can help ethical businesses move forward together.
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4aCrLJy
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4sdeLjC
Explore further:
• Summary of key recommendations: https://bit.ly/3ZXPwFR
• Donor Roadmap: https://bit.ly/4aA0asz
• Full report: https://bit.ly/4cMWftL
🎧📑 Listen to the conversation and dive deeper into the report via the links in our bio.
Research prepared in collaboration with Accountability Lab and the Corporate Governance Professional Association, and supported by the Danish Industry through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.
#AccountabiliTeaPodcast #Ukraine #CollectiveLeadership #Integrity
🎙️ Collective action and authentic intention
In this AccountabiliTea conversation, Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, Co-CEO of Accountability Lab, is joined by researcher Sofiia Sapihura to reflect on how collaboration helps shape environments where integrity can take root and grow.
...Grounded in the research behind "Leveraging Integrity for Ukraine’s Reconstruction", the episode explores how shared standards, partnerships, and collective leadership can help ethical businesses move forward together.
🎧📑 Listen to the conversation and dive deeper into the report via the links in our bio.
Research prepared in collaboration with @accountlab and the Corporate Governance Professional Association, and supported by the Danish Industry through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.
#AccountabiliTeaPodcast #Ukraine #CollectiveLeadership #Integrity
🗳️ Nepal’s highly anticipated elections are taking place this Thursday. The country’s Gen-Z protests – and movement – have heavily impacted and shaped the electoral process.
High stakes elections require robust monitoring, and @accountlabnp has been actively informing, ...involving and supporting young citizens and electoral organisations in preparation.
The Nepal Lab has:
✔️ Shared a weekly election newsletter – Nepal Election Monitoring
✔️ Trained 15 monitors to track election campaigns and violations of the Election Code of Conduct in both online and offline spaces, and
✔️ Partnered with election and democracy organisations to scale their work in crucial areas such as election observation, digital monitoring, and campaign finance tracking.
The interim government has already been working on the blueprint for a good governance roadmap – a process that AL Nepal Country Director Narayan Adhikari is part of. He talks about the importance of a trust-based administration in this piece in Foreign Policy, “Can Elections Secure Nepal’s Youth Revolution?”
📰 Give it a read at the link in our bio in preparation for the upcoming polls!
🗳️ Nepal’s highly anticipated elections are taking place this Thursday. The country’s Gen-Z protests – and movement – have heavily impacted and shaped the electoral process.
High stakes elections require robust monitoring, and Accountability Lab Nepal has been actively ...informing, involving and supporting young citizens and electoral organisations in preparation.
The Nepal Lab has:
✔️ Shared a weekly election newsletter – Nepal Election Monitoring
✔️ Trained 15 monitors to track election campaigns and violations of the Election Code of Conduct in both online and offline spaces, and
✔️ Partnered with election and democracy organisations to scale their work in crucial areas such as election observation, digital monitoring, and campaign finance tracking.
The interim government has already been working on the blueprint for a good governance roadmap – a process that AL Nepal Country Director Narayan Adhikari is part of. He talks about the importance of a trust-based administration in this piece in Foreign Policy, “Can Elections Secure Nepal’s Youth Revolution?”
📰 Give it a read in preparation for the upcoming polls: https://bit.ly/47nLoTw
🗳️ Nepal’s highly anticipated elections are taking place this Thursday. The country’s Gen-Z protests – and movement – have heavily impacted and shaped the electoral process.
High stakes elections require robust monitoring, and @accountlabnp has been actively informing,
With a generational shift in power possible, the old guard is fighting back.