Idol Honor Carries High Expectations 9th February 2018 It’s not easy being an Idol. In fact, it really changed life for one Malian public servant. By Stuart Russell A high school teacher in Timbuktu, Baba Mahamane Mahamane always strives to be punctual, respectful and hardworking. But since becoming a finalist in 2017 Integrity Idol Mali, his students expect even more from him. That has inspired him to be a better role model. Mahamane Mahamane’s experience is not unique.  Following their nominat [...]

Drissa Goita has earned a reputation for punctuality and reliability among his colleagues. By Stuart Russell Drissa Goita has earned a reputation for punctuality and reliability among his colleagues. A civil servant in Mali’s Ministry for Solidarity and Humanitarian Action, he was selected as a finalist for Mali’s Integrity Idol program. His image and deeds were publicized through a national television and radio campaign, spreading his reputation across the country. Screenshot from Integrity Ido [...]

By Natalie Leal on 23/12/2018 ‘Integrity Idol’ finalist, Ms Tahara Traore, helping tackle corruption in Mali The work of civil servants and those fighting corruption in Mali’s public service has been highlighted and celebrated at an ‘Integrity Idol’ event modeled on the TV singing contest. The competition – in which citizens vote for shortlisted public servants – was hosted by Accountability Lab, an organisation that supports change-makers to develop and implement positive social and economic ch [...]

Overview The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The Fellowship brings young leaders to the United States for academic coursework and leadership training and creates unique opportunities for Fellows and Americans to collaborate and as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance, and enhance peace and security across Africa and the United States. Sponsor The Mandela Washington Fellows [...]

Integrity Idol Mali winners pose with Kondo Moussa (fourth from right) and members of the Accountability Lab (Courtesy of Integrity Idol Mali) The globally broadcast TV show Integrity Idol makes rock stars out of public officials who have done good. The show works like other prime-time televised contests but selects a winner not based on singing or dancing talent, but on how much he or she has done as a public official to help people. The contest creates “a national conversation about corruption [...]

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