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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We’re delighted to welcome Tom Wein, our Senior Non-Resident Fellow 🎉
Tom works to understand and strengthen dignity in development. He leads the Dignity Initiative at IDinsight and is a co-author of Marketplace Dignity.
His work bridges ideas and action. From giving ...testimony to the UK Parliament’s International Development Committee to convening diverse voices and translating theory into practical improvements in public services.
We’re excited to have Tom join us!
We’re delighted to welcome Tom Wein, our Senior Non-Resident Fellow 🎉
Tom works to understand and strengthen dignity in development. He leads the Dignity Initiative at IDinsight and is a co-author of Marketplace Dignity.
His work bridges ideas and action. From giving ...testimony to the UK Parliament’s International Development Committee to convening diverse voices and translating theory into practical improvements in public services.
We’re excited to have Tom join us!
“Education is the natural starting point, not only in equipping individuals with the skills needed to navigate complex realities, but also in instilling the values, accountability and sense of responsibility that effective leadership demands.”
We are excited to share a powerful new ...op-ed, “Africa is educating the next generation of global leaders with integrity”, co-authored by our Co-CEO, Blair Glencorse, and Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance and former Education Minister in Nigeria.
Leadership grounded in integrity is essential to solving today’s governance challenges. And across Africa, universities are increasingly pioneering new approaches to leadership development.
Rather than replicating Western models, institutions are reimagining leadership development through locally-driven, sustainable, and values-oriented approaches. This includes:
💡 Designing leadership models tailored to their own contexts
💡 Embedding integrity, accountability, and service alongside technical and entrepreneurial skills
💡 Centering service to the broader public as the foundation for long-term success
The result is a growing shift, with more of the best and brightest choosing Africa as a destination for learning, leadership, and impact.
Read more about how institutions across Africa are rethinking education to prioritize collective wellbeing, collaboration, and meaningful societal contributions: https://bit.ly/4tBrP2H
Early in 2026, the dearth of ethical leadership across the world is more apparent than ever. From heads of state to local government officials,...
newafricanmagazine.com“Africa is educating the next generation of global leaders with integrity.”
We’re excited to share a new op-ed by our Co-CEO, @blairglencorse, and @obyezeks, founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (@thesppg), exploring how institutions across Africa are redefining ...leadership through integrity, accountability, and service.
Across the continent, universities are:
💡 Designing context-driven leadership models
💡 Embedding values alongside skills
💡 Centering service to the public for long-term impact
🔗Read more through the link in our bio.
#NewLeadershipPipeline #ValuesDrivenLeadership #AfricanLeadership
“Africa is educating the next generation of global leaders with integrity.”
We’re excited to share a new op-ed by our Co-CEO, @blairglencorse, and @obyezeks, founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance, exploring how institutions across Africa are redefining
Early in 2026, the dearth of ethical leadership across the world is more apparent than ever. From heads of state to local government officials,...
📣Democratic actors are navigating a moment of real pressure with shrinking civic space, rising polarization, disinformation, and major shifts in the global funding landscape. But alongside these challenges, something powerful is taking shape: resilience through adaptation, innovation, and ...collaboration.
Our Co-CEO Blair Glencorse will be joining a panel for the upcoming webinar:“From Dependency to Resilience: Rethinking Democratic Action in the Americas Amid Shifting Funding Landscapes.”
Hosted by Global Democracy Coalition and Alma Cívica, this timely discussion will explore:
📌How funding shifts are reshaping civic space and participation
📌The risks to accountability and democratic innovation
📌How organizations are adapting through new strategies and collaboration for sustainability
📌Key takeaways for the Americas Regional Forum on innovation, civic action, and democratic renewal
Blair will be joined by an inspiring group of leaders:
✨Angela Carrillo, Executive Director, Red Latinoamericana y del Caribe para la Democracia (REDLAD)
✨Dr. Cassandra Emmons, Global Democracy Data Advisor at the Center for Applied Research & Learning, The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)
✨Luis Jose Consuegra, Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Adviser, International IDEA
✨Paulina Ibarra, Executive Director, Fundación Multitudes
🗓 Friday, April 10, 2026
🕑2:00 PM CET/4:00 PM EAT
If you care about the future of civic space and democratic innovation, this is your chance to engage!
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4tu1O5p
📣 Democratic actors are facing real pressure: shrinking civic space, polarization, disinformation, and shifting funding landscapes. But there’s also something powerful emerging: resilience through adaptation, innovation, and collaboration.
Our Co-CEO @blairglencorse joins an
📣 Democratic actors are facing real pressure: shrinking civic space, polarization, disinformation, and shifting funding landscapes. But there’s also something powerful emerging: resilience through adaptation, innovation, and collaboration.
Our Co-CEO @blairglencorse joins a panel ...later this week, titled 'From Dependency to Resilience: Rethinking Democratic Action in the Americas Amid Shifting Funding Landscapes'.
Hosted by @globaldemocracycoalition_ and @almacivica, this conversation will explore:
📌 How funding shifts are reshaping civic space
📌 Risks to accountability and democratic innovation
📌 How organizations are adapting and collaborating for sustainability
📌 Key insights for the Americas Regional Forum
Blair will be joined by an inspiring group of leaders:
Angela Carrillo, @redladoficial | Dr. Cassandra Emmons, @ifes1987 | Luis José Consuegra (@luijo308), @international_idea | @paulinaibarra, @fmultitudes
🗓 Friday, April 10, 2026
🕑 2 PM CET/4 PM EAT
🔗Register now! Link in our bio.
#GDCAmericasForum #GDCForum2026 #KeepDemocracyAlive
📣 Our Non-Resident Fellow Florencia Guerzovich has a new paper out with Thinking and Working Politically. Called 'Letting Go Without Losing Coherence: How Local Agency and Donor Accountability Can Coexist', she delves into how donors can let go of rigid control without losing systemic ...coherence.
The paper addresses three practical questions: how such actors can be recognised, how their
effectiveness and resilience can be assessed, and how donors can support this connective work more intentionally without formalising it into compliance. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4mhwqos