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
Strong public institutions are built by people committed to serving others.
@UN #PublicServiceDay gives us another reason to recognize public servants across our network who are helping to make governance more responsive, accountable, and effective – from strengthening judicial
🚨 Happening tomorrow!
We're excited to bring together leaders and practitioners to explore a simple but important question: What happens when leadership is shared?
Join @AccountLab, @rightsmetrics, and Digital Action as we discuss the opportunities, challenges, and lessons
Can leadership be shared? 🤔
Join @AccountLab, @rightsmetrics, and Digital Action as we explore the opportunities, challenges, and lessons that emerge when leadership is a collective practice.
The conversation will also mark the launch of Accountability Lab's new ...Co-Leadership
What happens when a sector built around donor funding is suddenly forced to rethink how it operates? Across the democracy, rights, and governance space, organizations are navigating shrinking budgets, project closures, and growing uncertainty. But this moment also presents an
As the democracy, rights and governance sector faces cuts, earlier funding models offer clues for what could come next
🎙️ What if one of the biggest barriers to collaboration is the system itself?
In the latest episode of the AccountabiliTea Podcast, Leah Shearman shares her reflections on how funding models have encouraged competition across the sector – and what that means for organizations
💭 Trust. Collaboration. Shared responsibility.
Join Accountability Lab, @rightsmetrics, and Digital Action for a conversation on the opportunities, challenges, and lessons that emerge when leadership is shared.
The conversation will also mark the launch of Accountability ...Lab's