Accountability Lab Nigeria Celebrates those who make the difference
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Panelists Underscore Need For Transparency, Accountability In Public Service
Dr. Dansuki Arabi, Director General of Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), has underscored the need for adherence to policies by governments at all levels, to promote transparency and accountability. Arabi made the call with other members of the panel at a discussion on “promoting transparency and accountability in the Nigerian public service; the policy options required,” on Friday in Abuja. The event, the 4th edition of Integrity Icon and Awards ceremony, centered on celebrating five hone [...]
#EndSARS Is About Young Nigerians Demanding Greater Accountability
The #EndSARS campaign has inspired millions of young Nigerians to assert their rights and call for the Nigerian government to deliver on the promises of our country’s Constitution. As we call for an end to police brutality, let’s not forget that the problems of impunity, injustice and discrimination are deep-seated and interconnected. Written by Odeh Friday & Kibo Ngowi. "Dear Nigerian youth, you have the government where you want them. You are doing amazing. You are doing something that you [...]
NGO Advocates A More Inclusive Approach To Fight Corruption
Stakeholders in the nation’s fight against corruption, have called for more concerted efforts by Nigerians to win the anti graft war for national growth and sustainable development. Speaking at a workshop organized by a Civil Society Organization, Accountability Lab, the representative of MacArthur Foundation Mr Dayo Olaide, said integrity predefined a person’s character, conduct or interaction with others, advanced careers and lives of those who hold them with self esteem. “Positive values help [...]
Police Officer Says There Is Reward For Integrity
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MALI : Gouvernance Des intellos décortiquent la corruption
Pour lutter contre la corruption au Mali, l’Observatoire citoyen sur la gouvernance et la sécurité et Accountability Lab-Mali, a organisé le 27 septembre 2020 à l’hotel Salam, la 3e édition de l’émission « Conversations citoyennes » sur l’Africbale. Le thème était: « Comment lutter efficacement contre la corruption au Mali? ». Les panelistes étaient Boubacar Badiaga, magistrat, Me Zana Sidiki Koné, Moussa Kondo, directeur pays d’Accountability Lab-Mali et le moderateur Ibrahim Maïga de l’Africba [...]
Mali – Integrity Icon : Ouverture de la campagne 2020
Integrity Icon Mali est la campagne annuelle d’Accountability Lab, une ONG américaine, dont le but est d’identifier et de célébrer les agents les plus intègres de l’administration publique malienne. Le lancement de la campagne 2020 a lieu ce jeudi 4 juin à Bamako. Integrity Icon est un mouvement national qui a pour objectif d’identifier et de célébrer les fonctionnaires honnêtes et intègres de l’administration publique afin qu’ils inspirent les jeunes. Son but est de générer une conversation c [...]
Getting students debating solutions to gender-based violence
By Samina Anwary It’s not often we get to explore “out there” solutions to entrenched socio-cultural problems to the extent that it becomes a formal debate with well researched arguments and rebuttals. But this is exactly what happens when young people are given the platform to find creative solutions to seemingly intractable challenges. “The government is required to provide protection and safety under our constitutional framework. Therefore, they are complicit in perpetuating GBV. This is why [...]
What women-centred accountability could look like in South Africa
Globally, women have been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic; from the burden of care, to legislation written for women but not by them. And this is on top of existing inequalities. In this first Conversation Lab, by Accountability Lab South Africa, a powerhouse of women panelists explored how government policies can be shaped to better support women during the Covid-19 crisis and beyond. Written by Samina Anwary South African women contribute 50% of the country’s GDP despite l [...]
Mahikeng targets GBV one issue at a time
By Nontshi Shange In April 2020 a 24-year-old man from Mahikeng was arrested for the murder of his 22-year-old girlfriend. The woman had previously opened a case of assault against her partner following a domestic dispute. The nationwide COVID-19 lockdown saw an increase in domestic violence cases in South Africa with police Minister, Bheki Cele having announced that 87 000 domestic violence cases were reported in the first week. Gender violence is a never-ending reality in South Africa, but the [...]