ACCOUNTABILITY LAB NEPAL
Accountability Lab Nepal marked its 10th anniversary recently by reflecting on the past decade and building on existing networks and efforts to strengthen democracy in the country. As Nepal held local and federal elections, ALN played a significant role in organizing and convening people. Youth engagement was a key part of this work – reflecting on the first five years of decentralization. We’ve made connections with a diverse group of leaders, inside and outside government, providing spaces for co-creation and collaborations in promoting accountability. In addition, our Integrity Innovation Lab is equipping young changemakers with knowledge, skills, and networks to push for greater climate justice
Our sector is reeling from the impacts of the United States Government’s aid freeze enacted on 24 January 2025. We are running a survey to gather evidence and document the impacts of the freeze on youth-led organizations in Nepal. If your organisation – or any that you know of – has been affected, help us build a clearer picture of the situation to drive collective action. The findings will be anonymised and foster solution-oriented dialogues, policy discussions and advocacy efforts for sustainability and resilience in the sector.
WHAT WE DO
LATEST NEWS
LATEST PODCASTS
Nepal’s Democratic Scenario | Defending Democracy EP #1
What is democracy? Is it about institutions, procedures, or the people? Is Nepal driven by its democratic values and constitutional norms? In this episode, Hari Sharma shares his insights into what Democracy means for Nepal through his experiences of analyzing the political situation in Nepal for over 3 decades. Defending Democracy is a 4-episode podcast series on strengthening Nepal’s democracy against foreign influences.
Intergenerational Gender Equality
How can we improve the fight toward gender equality by reducing the gaps between generations? How is defining gender roles from an early age shaping inequalities in our societies? We talk about Nepali cultures – wedding rituals, period rites, mandatory gender roles, paid vs household works, etc, and dissect how our society has continuously contributed to inequality. The amazing writer and feminist, Archana Thapa, shares her experiences and stories on how we can slowly change the narrative and find solutions to gender equality issues in Nepal.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
📣 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…
📣 Are you aged 18–35 and passionate about fighting corruption?
Here's your chance to shape global policy! The YouthLED Africa Regional Youth Consultation is calling on young anti-corruption champions to share their insights, experiences, and ideas. This important survey will…
🚀 We’ve launched the HackCorruption Civic Tech Tools Repository with @DGateway! An open-source hub for anti-corruption tech, built to share code, spark collaboration, and scale impact. Contribute your tools and explore ⬇️
The HackCorruption team is launching the Civic Tech Tools Repository, a comprehensive, open-source collection of impactful and scalable digital...
developmentgateway.orgHappening soon – join us!
🤝 @AccountLab and @GivingTuesday are spotlighting alternative revenue streams for civil society including individual giving, community philanthropy, mutual aid and more. We will draw from global research and real-world practice to offer a roadmap for action, particularly in…
