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
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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
Natural emergencies remind us that resilience depends on shared responsibility.
Instead of relying on a few rich nations, what if we built a global fund and shared expertise rooted in mutual aid?
It’s already working and could redefine the future of international development.…
💬 How can leadership, trust, and collaboration strengthen global security?
As instability grows – from hybrid warfare and disinformation to civic repression – the link between democracy and security has never been more urgent.
At a recent high-level roundtable on ...“Leadership…
🌐 At the @wef's Good Governance Communities gathering, Cheri-Leigh Erasmus, Co-CEO of Accountability Lab, joined a panel on Public–Private Action for Integrity in a Complex World – sharing how governance actors can stay ahead of rapidly evolving corruption risks.
As ...Cheri-Leigh…
🌍 Our Stories. Our Voices. Our Power.
At the Afrotellers Conference 2025 in Johannesburg, storytellers, artists, and activists from across Africa came together to reflect on how narrative can strengthen integrity, shape public life, and inspire change.
Over three days,…
🎙️ How do shifting tariffs reshape accountability in global trade?
Episode 3 of the AccountabiliTea podcast special series with @MicheleCrymes (Legal & Policy Expert) and Andrew Crawford (Research Fellow, @GIGA_Institute) explores the realities facing governments, businesses,…
⏰ Final hours to vote!
We’re proud to see Civic Strength Partners (CSP), co-led by @accountlab, @devgateway, and Digital Public Goods Alliance, recognised in the 5th Annual @anthemawards for its innovative work in Human & Civil Rights.
Help amplify collaboration that ...protects…