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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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.
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🕸️ When funding cuts threaten long-nurtured, trust-based relationships with and between governance champions, a thorough project closeout can tie and strengthen loose ends.
🫗 Here's how @accountlabzw did it: https://bit.ly/4w0y56a
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We’re excited to share the Democratizing Philanthropy Research Initiative (DPRI) Position Paper.
Co-created by a global network, it reimagines philanthropy as a space to transform power, knowledge & resources.
We're proud that our Co-CEO @blairglencorse contributed.
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Co-creating actionable, evidence-based research for a more just and equitable world.
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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💡 Specialist leadership, shared stewardship
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In our latest article, Accountability Lab’s Co-CEOs
We’re excited to welcome @aerostatico_Dd, our Senior Non-Resident Fellow 🎉
Founder and CEO of @reAccionpy, David brings deep experience from across the civic and social impact space.
His work spans international relations, policy and data analysis, research, and public
As governments explore the potential of AI, Pakistan stands at a critical turning point.
A new policy brief by @accountlabpk highlights how AI can transform public sector governance making it more responsive, transparent, and effective.
But technology alone isn’t enough.