#WanTam started as slang in Kenya to mean “One Term” Now it’s reshaping how time in office is understood. In my latest @arc-au.bsky.social keyword,I examine #WanTam as a political language/expression & what that shift signals for democratic accountability accountabilityresearch.org/wantam-why-i...

It’s clear that access-to-information laws matter most when they’re enforceable, adaptive & responsive to how public services are actually delivered today. Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill moves firmly in this direction. @cfoiscot.bsky.social #FoISAReform25 #OpenParliaments #ATI

@idahknowles.bsky.social, an Independent Researcher based in Washington praises the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill for being "timely and well-grounded". #FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #accesstoinformation #foi #ati

𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 How can youth voices shape mental health policies and practices? This case study, published today by @jcomsh.bsky.social shares experiences and lessons from an advocacy initiative in the Philippines. journals.ub.umu.se/index.php/jc...

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 English: bit.ly/3L8X8kF Spanish: bit.ly/46T4AsC

What would it take to shift civic engagement to the center of the World Bank’s development model? New analysis from Lindsay Coates & Rachel Nadelman looks at the Bank's strategic framework for civic & citizen engagement & asks what's at stake. www.cgdev.org/blog/world-b...

The IFC review of its Sustainability Framework risks rhetoric over reform: remedy gaps, weak oversight, and opacity persist as IFIs lean on private finance despite evidence of harm. More in our latest Inside the Institutions: 🔗 tinyurl.com/IFCSustainab... @re-course.org @arc-au.bsky.social

Find out about all ARC's latest publications and team news in our newsletter for September and October: mailchi.mp/f22a1a16c21d...

Happy International Day of Democracy 2025! Read more on Our vision for Open Parliaments in Africa both in English: accountabilityresearch.org/open-parliam... and French: accountabilityresearch.org/parlements-o... #IDD2025 #OpenParliaments #Africa @arc-au.bsky.social

This International Day of Democracy: a vision of parliaments as capable of listening, adapting, and co-governing with citizens. @idahknowles.bsky.social discusses how the open parliament idea plays out in African democracies. English: bit.ly/44wrbJ9 French: bit.ly/3HMux3p

This International Day of Democracy: a vision of parliaments as capable of listening, adapting, and co-governing with citizens. @idahknowles.bsky.social discusses how the open parliament idea plays out in African democracies. English: bit.ly/44wrbJ9 French: bit.ly/3JrVBp9n

Twenty social organization leaders - seven working languages - three days of learning together in Choachí, Colombia. Sharing strategies on how to encourage governments to listen and deliver effectively to all citizens. Reflections, analysis, action to come. Watch this space!

How far did USAID get towards its goal of locally-led development?

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐝 𝐔𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲? When those in power appear to listen to citizen voices, how can we make sense of their responses? @jonathanfox707.bsky.social's new blog proposes 3 categories: response, responsiveness, & accountable responsiveness. English: bit.ly/4mREn2Y

Find news of our latest publications, events and practitioner reflections on accountability work in our July-August newsletter mailchi.mp/a0766da4bff6...

The School of International Service is currently inviting applications for three tenure-track assistant professor positions beginning August 1, 2026. 🧵 ⬇️ #AcademicSky

What's needed for meaningful civil society engagement in budget processes? In her new op-ed for @rappler.bsky.social, Joy Aceron offers three guiding principles for truly impactful civil society participation www.rappler.com/voices/thoug...

Nouveau blog: «Des parlements ouverts pour un contrôle inclusif et participatif en Afrique» @idahknowles.bsky.social #parlementsouverts doivent devenir des espaces d’apprentissage, où les parlementaires écoutent réellement, s’adaptent et co-gouvernent avec les citoyens. Lisez ici : bit.ly/3JrVBp9

Visited the @brookings.edu. Founded in 1916,it has shaped milestones from the League of Nations trade framework to the Marshall Plan.A reminder that international affairs isn’t just about ideas, but about turning them into action through clarity, collaboration & community.

"The climate emergency is real in Nepal ... but despite some important efforts to drive change, climate finance and decision-making is not citizen centric." This blog suggests pathways for moving towards climate finance and policy that's more accountable to young people

The Anti-Corruption Tracker is live! This interactive, regularly updated resource catalogs how U.S. oversight systems are being dismantled—from watchdog firings to weakened enforcement. Follow the erosion, action by action. Explore the tracker here: www.justsecurity.org/117267/anti-...

During a meeting with ARC and partners, Ghana's Fisheries Minister emphasized that Ghana’s progress in fisheries governance will be best sustained through broad partnerships and inclusive policymaking. Read more: ghextractives.com/fisheries-mi...

New blog by @IdahKnowles: Open parliament - based on principles of transparency, access to information, & public participation - needs to be more than a promise, more than a checklist bit.ly/44wrbJ9 #Parliamentarians #30june #ParliamentarismDay

Three years ago Carlos Guerrero Orozco described a new Mexican government program for protecting whistleblowers. His update documents rollback and reflects on new systems currently under development. bit.ly/3IfW7FW

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁. Taking stock of USAID’s past efforts could inform future locally-led approaches by international donors. New article Jeff Hallock, @jonathanfox707.bsky.social, Nick Chen: bit.ly/3GNowTt

Our new #ObserverSummer25 is out now🚀 This edition covers civil society demands of unconditional debt relief in #Jubilee2025, IMF's upcoming surveillance review, World Bank's billions to trillions 'fantasy', Sri Lanka, Argentina & the IMF, #FFD4, and more 🔥👇 tinyurl.com/ObserverSumm...

Full article: Farmer movement oversight of the Mexican Government’s scaled-up fertilizer program Jonathan Fox & Carlos García Jiménez Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

New Accountability Note! How can civil society network and an official state oversight body interface for a shared agenda of systemic education reform? Joy Aceron and Abrehet Gebremedhin share a case study from the Philippines bit.ly/4f3yVHm

💭 #DYK? Strategic communication is essential in the fight against corruption, but how do we make sure it inspires action and drives reform? 📣 In our latest #OGPLocal Circle, Nic Cheeseman and Cecilia Moreira unpack how to craft impactful, audience-driven messages that are both safe and effective.

🇰🇪 Public participation in Kakamega County isn’t a formality—it’s a fundamental part of how decisions get made. See how leaders and citizens are working together to create space for real engagement and inclusive governance. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDI0...

What role can fisher organizations play in mitigating #IUUFishing and driving sustainable fishery management? On this Day for the Fight Against IUUFishing, learn about what is needed to strengthen fisher organizations so they are better placed to combat illegal & unregulated practices bit.ly/3EJ7CEH

Transparency is an essential foundation of effective fisheries management. So why haven’t most IUU Action Alliance members yet shared basic up-to-date vessel data? Ahead of #UNOC3, Oceana calls for real actionnot just words. #OceanGovernance #IUUFishing 🔗 www.iuuwatch.eu/2025/05/new-...

Why is the Port State Measures Agreement key to #StopIUUFishing? On the International Day for the fight against #IUUFishing, @fao.org Members share why the #PSMA matters for the ocean, for people, & for a more sustainable future. #Tonga #Russia & #Libya share their thoughts 👇 #FightIUUFishing

At the #WBGYouthSummit2025, Axel van Trotsenburg urged World Bank to empower youth & civil society.In a private dialogue with CIVIC:The Civil Society and Social Innovation Alliance &International Youth Foundation,Aly Rahim & Pia Campbell reminded us: systems must meet youth— not the other way around

How is Ukraine managing thousands of recovery projects? Meet DREAM — the digital platform uniting all restoration and modernization efforts in one transparent system. #UkraineRecovery #DigitalGovernance #DREAMplatform #RebuildUkraine

🚨 Registration is now OPEN for the #OGPSummit in Spain this October! Join global reformers, leaders & activists pushing for transparency, civic space & accountability. 📍 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain 📅 October 6-10, 2025 🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/ogpsummit-2025 #OpenGov

🏳️‍🌈 When governments are open, no one is left behind. #PrideMonth is a reminder that inclusive #opengov is more than just visibility—it means actively protecting LGBTQIA+ communities, defending their rights, and ensuring they are free to participate in shaping the policies that affect their lives.

🇰🇪 In Nandi, tracking government performance was a challenge—then came the Nandi Data Desk! 💡 Co-created by the government & civil society, explore how this platform now centralizes info, empowering citizens to monitor progress, budget & stay engaged. #OGPKenya

Catch up with all ARC's publications, events and stories in our latest newsletter mailchi.mp/f7cb918330f1...

"We must recognise that accountability is only one aspect of a much broader concern for responsibility." Thoughtful op-ed from Jean Drèze and Amartya Sen on the relationship between #accountability and responsibility www.telegraphindia.com/opinion/towa...

Here on BlueSky we'll be sharing all our research and reflections on accountability practice from different countries and sectors. We'll amplify the voices, strategies, and stories of our partners across the world. Follow us to learn more! accountabilityresearch.org/partnerships/

Audit institutions are an essential part of anti-corruption mechanisms. Sowmya Kidambi shares experience from India at forum of partnerships for anti-corruption. Learn about history of participatory auditing in India from her earlier blog with @suchipan.bsky.social & Nikhil Dey bit.ly/41mzjfn

Catch up with all our latest news, publications and events in our March-April newsletter: bit.ly/4jKmfGZ

At ARC, we work with our partners to advance accountable governance reforms. We provide technical & analytical accompaniment for research, learning, & strategy. We seek spaces where we can support power shifts towards more #accountability, #transparency & #participation accountabilityresearch.org