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
🪧 Youth protests across last and this year indicate that current democratic institutions are not built to welcome swathes of young people who care deeply about their countries.
We need more inclusive institutions and to reframe democracy around the core values of justice,…
🎙️ When tariffs shift, accountability does too.
Episode 3 of the AccountabiliTea podcast special series explores how global trade policies are reshaping supply chains & governance across the Global South, and the crucial role civil society organisations play in keeping systems…
🎶 How does a song become a manifesto for hope?
Music4Change (Música X Cambio) brings together music, human rights, and civic participation to visualize and humanize the experiences of migrant people.
Co-created by singer-songwriter Leiden and @AccountLabMx, this new pilot ...uses…
🎙️What happens when tariffs become foreign policy?
In Episode 3 of the AccountabiliTea podcast special series, host @MicheleCrymes speaks with Andrew Crawford (@GIGA_Institute) about how shifting tariffs reshape governance, supply chains, and accountability across the Global…
🌍 Big ideas meet bold voices at DataFest Africa 2025!
We’re excited to see @BRIANMALIKA, Founder of One More Percent and a 2025 Civic Charge fellow with Accountability Lab, take the stage in Nairobi!
He’ll share “Big Tech v. Maasai,” exploring how technology, identity, ...and…