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
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
⏰ Last Call: Subgrants Cohort 2 | DDI South Asia
The window is closing for the South Asia Diversity Fund (SADF) – Cohort 2 under DDI South Asia.
If you're a civil society organization, youth-led initiative, or community-driven group, this is your opportunity to secure ...support
In Bamako, @accountlabML joined partners and young leaders to reflect on how the 'Youth, Peace and Security: Agenda 2250' can be shaped in ways that are inclusive, participatory, and grounded in lived realities.
Through these conversations, a clear point came through: building
🧩 What does meaningful participation look like in practice?
In Mexico City, communities in Yuguelito, Iztapalapa offer one perspective.
An abandoned lot transformed into a livable space – while navigating participation systems that don’t always reach everyone.
...Through
Our intern, Yamone Aye, contributed an inspiring op-ed to the @AusASEANyouth Annual Review 2025, titled “Shared Seas, Shared Future: Youth Leadership Against Marine Pollution in ASEAN-Australia Waters.”
It's a powerful take on marine pollution & youth leadership. As Yamone
Panel Three was on fire!
Digital resilience. Accountability. Real solutions.
Young experts unpacked how to fight surveillance, disinformation, and digital repression with energy that filled the room.
Watch the replay: https://t.co/zbbt5jbp2H
#GDCForum2026 ...#ThankYouDemocracy