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.
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November 27, 2025
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
March is our birthday month at the Lab and this year, we were lucky enough to be together to mark our 14th year in Naivasha, Kenya, at a global retreat. Colleagues from Nepal, Nigeria, Mali, Liberia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, the United States and Mexico spent a few days discussing
Join us in welcoming @ComninosSoheila as our Senior Non-Resident Fellow! 🎉
With 20+ years of experience across philanthropy, academia, and humanitarian field operations, Soheïla has managed global grant portfolios on justice, security, and civic space, and built coalitions
📣 Deadline Extended – Subgrants Cohort 2 | DDI South Asia
The deadline for submitting applications for the South Asia Diversity Fund (SADF) Cohort 2 under DDI South Asia has been extended to April 03, 2026.
This is an opportunity for civil society organizations, youth-led
What does it take for participation to build trust?
Inviting people in isn’t enough. Real influence, thoughtful design, and follow-through matter.
In a recent blog, @ComninosSoheila speaks with @joshalerner (@PeoplePowrd) to explore when participatory democracy works and when
In my consultations on global democracy over the past year, people repeatedly pointed to mistrust in institutions, a disconnect between elites and...
🎙️ Making integrity the practical choice
In this #AccountabiliTeaPodcast episode, @SapihuraSofiia joins Cheri-Leigh Erasmus (@AccountLab) to explore how integrity can move from aspiration to practice in Ukraine’s reconstruction.
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📑 How are AI-enabled surveillance systems shaping cities across Africa?
A new report from the @IDS_UK, co-authored by @Odeh_JuniorOdeh (Accountability Lab Nigeria), maps the expansion of surveillance tech across 11 countries – and what this means for oversight, transparency,