22/10/20 Blog

Let’s talk about sustainability in social accountability

Since early 2020 we have been researching the sustainability of “citizen centred accountability” initiatives, a term we are using to describe approaches, processes or mechanisms in which citizens feedback on the delivery of things they are entitled to and hold the corresponding duty bearers to account. This blog introduces our work so far.

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22/10/20 Blog

Let’s talk about sustainability in social accountability

Since early 2020 we have been researching the sustainability of “citizen centred accountability” initiatives, a term we are using to describe approaches, processes or mechanisms in which citizens feedback on the delivery of things they are entitled to and hold the corresponding duty bearers to account. This blog introduces our work so far.

30/09/20 Blog

As the pandemic continues: adapting approaches to social accountability

It’s become clear that how accountability in development works will have to change for the foreseeable future, but how? As money and assistance continues to be poured into the response, ensuring that funds are spent and services are up to standard - as promised - will remain essential. This is a selection of examples of organisations and communities that are working to collect and demand responses to feedback in a meaningful way.

30/09/20 Blog

Social inclusion in social accountability: combining online and offline tools

In-person interactions can be crucial for digital social accountability initiatives. Here we explore what happens if it’s not safe to interact in person. The use of tech can contribute to the exclusion of vulnerable groups, so should we be rethinking our approach? And if we’re taking much of our work online, how can we ensure that those already at risk of exclusion are not further marginalised and excluded from this digital revolution?

19/08/20 Blog

NGO partnerships and COVID-19: A power imbalance of a new kind

We explore how we worked with two of our partner organisations in Kenya to adapt to the COVID-19 operating environment in a collaborative way, ensuring the safety of community monitors, and while respecting power dynamics.

09/07/20 Blog

Proving and improving: investing in ourselves to understand our impact

We commissioned a team of experts to help strengthen our capacity in monitoring, evaluation and learning, and consider our work so far a success despite significant delays to our workplan. That's because genuinely building capacity, not just delivering or receiving training, requires an investment of time from both sides.

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Let’s talk about sustainability in social accountability

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Let’s talk about sustainability in social accountability

As the pandemic continues: adapting approaches to social accountability

Social inclusion in social accountability: combining online and offline tools

NGO partnerships and COVID-19: A power imbalance of a new kind

Proving and improving: investing in ourselves to understand our impact

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