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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🎊 We’re excited to share the Democratizing Philanthropy Research Initiative (DPRI) Position Paper.
Co-created by a global network of scholars, practitioners, and community leaders, this paper brings together diverse perspectives to rethink philanthropy as a space to transform power, ...knowledge, and resources.
We’re especially proud that our Co-CEO, Blair Glencorse, contributed to this collective effort.
At its core, the paper explores how to shift power in philanthropy through collaboration, lived experience, and evidence-based research.
It calls for a future where philanthropy:
đź“ťConnects research with practice
đź“ťCenters community knowledge
đź“ťAdvances just and equitable ways of giving
đź“– Read the full paper and join the conversation through the link in bio.
#DemocratizingPhilanthropy #ParticipatoryGrantmaking #CivilSociety #ShiftThePower
We’re excited to share that The UN SDG Action Campaign has launched the 2026 the #HeroesofTomorrow: UN #SDGAwards .
The world is full of people taking bold actions to build a sustainable, just and peaceful future. These awards are a global call to recognize them and honor their ...initiatives.
Do you know someone doing powerful, meaningful work? This is the moment to bring them forward.
The awards honor changemakers across three categories:
🏆 The Changemaker Award: Individuals leading collective action towards justice, equality, and peace.
🏆 The Creativity Award: Initiatives that inspire hope and action through visual expression, art, innovation and more.
🏆 The Resilience Award: Initiatives building resilience in the face of conflicts, inequalities, or climate change.
Let’s make sure that every changemaker is seen and supported to continue their work.
🗓️ Apply or nominate by 17 May 2026: https://bit.ly/4tSN8h7
The world is full of people building a more just, sustainable & peaceful future. It's time to recognize them!
The UN @SDGAction 2026 #HeroesofTomorrow: UN #SDGAwards are open.
🏆 Changemaker Award: Individuals leading collective action toward justice, equality & ...peace.
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The world is full of people taking bold action for a more just, sustainable, and peaceful future.
It's time to recognize them.
The UN SDG Action Campaign has launched the 2026 #HeroesOfTomorrow: UN #SDGAwards to honor the global changemakers building a better world.
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Do you know someone doing powerful, meaningful work? This is the moment to bring them forward.
The awards honor changemakers across three categories:
🏆 Changemaker Award: Individuals leading collective action toward justice, equality and peace.
🏆 Creativity Award: Initiatives inspiring hope through art, visual expression and innovation.
🏆 Resilience Award: Initiatives building resilience against conflict, inequality and climate change.
Every changemaker deserves to be seen and supported to keep going.
🗓️ Apply or nominate by 17 May 2026
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Shifting the development path from aid to agency is one of the key themes at AfricaXchange 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, this week. Attendees will be discussing reforms on health, food and energy systems on the continent. The convening is designed specifically to move beyond dialogue to the actual policy... changes needed for greater self-determination on the continent.
AL Co-CEO Blair Glencorse will be at the exhibition space the whole day today talking to participants about our conscious music and film fellowships, exploring the value of using the arts for change. Come along to say hi if you're around!
Shifting the development path from aid to agency is one of the key themes at AfricaXchange 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, this week. Attendees will be discussing reforms on health, food and energy systems on the continent. The convening is designed specifically to move beyond dialogue to the actual policy... changes needed for greater self-determination on the continent.
AL Co-CEO Blair Glencorse will be at the exhibition space the whole day today talking to participants about our conscious music and film fellowships, exploring the value of using the arts for change. Come along to say hi if you're around!
The cost of the gap between inflation policy and impact
đź’ˇSpecialist leadership, shared stewardship
What if stronger leadership is not about one person holding all the answers, but about sharing responsibility, trusting expertise, and making better decisions together?
In our latest article, Accountability Lab’s Co-CEOs Blair ...Glencorse, Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, and Jean Scrimgeour reflect on what it takes to lead together in a time of growing complexity. The piece explores how co-leadership can strengthen decision-making, deepen accountability, and allow leaders to focus where their expertise can have the greatest impact.
It also shares the realities behind the model: clear areas of responsibility, continuous communication, collective decisions on major strategic issues, and a culture where disagreement can sharpen ideas rather than slow progress.
đź‘“ Read more: https://bit.ly/3Nz5Bzn
#AccountabilityLab # Accountability # Transparency #ThoughtLeadership #CoCEOs #StrategicLeadership
Talking public spending in Nigeria