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 [...]

NGO Advocates A More Inclusive Approach To Fight Corruption2021-03-03T15:28:58+00:00

Police Officer Says There Is Reward For Integrity

PRIMORG’s Town-Hall Meeting On Integrity ICON. EP 1. Supported By MacArthur Foundation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c-iT__ev6s&feature=youtu.be [...]

Police Officer Says There Is Reward For Integrity2021-03-03T15:11:51+00:00

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 : Gouvernance Des intellos décortiquent la corruption2021-03-03T14:33:56+00:00

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 [...]

Mali – Integrity Icon : Ouverture de la campagne 20202021-03-03T14:45:54+00:00

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 [...]

Getting students debating solutions to gender-based violence2021-01-29T12:28:20+00:00

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 [...]

What women-centred accountability could look like in South Africa2021-01-29T12:23:09+00:00

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 [...]

Mahikeng targets GBV one issue at a time2021-01-28T18:44:47+00:00

‘If we have to go to the police station, the war is already lost”

By Nontshi Shange South Africa is known for many things, including the Rape Capital of the world, raising an endless amount of concern. Between the years 2015 and 2019, 41 000 cases of sexual assault were reported in Kimberley, South Africa. Activist and local Tremaine Barnes, from the woman2woman organization, sang of the never-ending nightmare women face in her song “41 000” during a panel discussion she facilitated on 17 December 2020.  Listen Here: Accountability Lab · Kimberley Accountabili [...]

‘If we have to go to the police station, the war is already lost”2021-01-28T18:46:35+00:00

“When you are a teacher you see the fruits of the seeds you have planted while you are still alive.”

“When you are a teacher you see the fruits of the seeds you have planted while you are still alive.” This is what has brought 2019 Integrity Icon, Moshalagae Malatji joy throughout her education career. Rinae Sikhwari was in conversation with this dedicated educator for the final installment of Accountability Lab South Africa’s, “Meet the Icon” webinars. The webinar took place on the 17th of December 2020. The conversation was an inspiring and authentic exchange between Moshalagae and Rinae. Ind [...]

“When you are a teacher you see the fruits of the seeds you have planted while you are still alive.”2021-01-28T18:46:22+00:00

Conversation Lab: Fixing Local Government

By Nontshi Shange  The year 2020 marks a year that no South African will forget. In the face of a pandemic, we as a nation have had to rely on all levels of government to lead us and place us as citizens first. Many have been in hopeless situations due to the effects of the Covid-19 virus and the associated lockdown.  So South Africans were crushed to hear that  R500-billion in Covid-19 social relief funds were allegedly looted. As voters prepare for the 2021 local government election, how can w [...]

Conversation Lab: Fixing Local Government2021-01-28T18:46:49+00:00
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