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
Please help us welcome Tom Wein, our Senior Non-Resident #Fellow 🎉
Tom works to understand and strengthen dignity in development. He leads the Dignity Initiative at IDinsight and is a co-author of Marketplace Dignity. His work bridges ideas and action. From giving testimony to
“Africa is educating the next generation of global leaders with integrity.”
We’re excited to share a new op-ed by our Co-CEO, @blairglencorse, and @obyezeks, founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance, exploring how institutions across Africa are redefining
Early in 2026, the dearth of ethical leadership across the world is more apparent than ever. From heads of state to local government officials,...
📣 Democratic actors are facing real pressure: shrinking civic space, polarization, disinformation, and shifting funding landscapes. But there’s also something powerful emerging: resilience through adaptation, innovation, and collaboration.
Our Co-CEO @blairglencorse joins an
📣 Our Non-Resident Fellow @guerzovich has a new paper out with Thinking and Working Politically. Called 'Letting Go Without Losing Coherence: How Local Agency and Donor Accountability Can Coexist', she delves into how donors can let go of rigid control without losing systemic
🇺🇦 Join us tomorrow for a conversation on how Ukrainian businesses advancing integrity and corporate compliance practices during conflict can help support a post-war reconstruction process.
🗓️ Wednesday 8 April 2026
⏰ 9:00 – 10:00 AM ET
🔗 Register here ...https://bit.ly/4bWyP4w
At the @OECD – Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum, our Co-CEO Cheri-Leigh Erasmus joined a panel on using AI to prevent fraud and safeguard public funds.
The takeaway: technology isn’t the challenge – trust is.
Transparency, oversight, and citizen engagement are what