Adapting feedback and complaints mechanisms: looking beyond the covid-19 pandemic
As part of Accountable Now’s Annual Workshop 2020, partners from World Vision International and Mayumi Fuchi from the University of Birmingham hosted an insightful session on feedback and complaints mechanisms during the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out what was discussed and what was learnt in their blog below! The promise of coronavirus vaccines means an endpoint […]
When inclusion gets real…an opportunity to act differently
At a time of much crisis and self reflection for the sector, it has become clearer than ever that to connect with people, stay relevant, and convincingly convey a positive narrative about our work and what we can achieve together, civil society organisations must do more to walk the talk on diversity and inclusion (D&I). […]
Building Better Partnerships: Plan International’s approach to working with partners
Like many international actors, Plan International strives to be as impactful in our work as possible, and as representative and inclusive of the people we work with and for – in our case, this is children and young people, with a strong emphasis on girls and gender equality. Partnerships are important for us. Our current […]
Advancing Accountability in Times of a Global Crisis: a welcome message from Accountable Now’s Interim Executive Director
Ilina Neshikj joined Accountable Now as an Interim Executive Director in October 2020. She has extensive professional experience that includes the management of the Balkan Civil Society Development Network, a leading regional network of 14 CSOs in the Balkans and Turkey. She has initiated and managed several national, international, and global projects devoted to improving […]
Meaningful Engagement Within Partnerships
For the past year, I have been fortunate enough to be on a journey with the Global Standard, working at the Secretariat hosted by Accountable Now for a partnership of 10 civil society organisations (CSOs) around the world. Along the way, I’ve learned so much about meaningful engagement, partnerships, and how to embed dynamic accountability […]
Diversifying our audience: Why it matters.
On the 18th of September, Accountable Now joined Karl Steinnacker (a colleague at the ICSC, and the course convener) at the Alice Salomon Hochschule for a workshop on dynamic accountability. The workshop is a part of a week long course entitled “Living in a Camp” which aims to give Master students studying Inter-Cultural Conflict Management […]
Testing the Resilient Roots Hypothesis
Testing the Resilient Roots Hypothesis By CIVICUS and Accountable Now September 18, 2020 The Resilient Roots initiative tests whether organisations who are more accountable and responsive to their roots – namely, their primary constituents – are more resilient against external threats. The initiative is coordinated by CIVICUS and funded by the Ford Foundation. Technical and strategic support is […]
I became less trustworthy when I became a CEO. Here’s how to rebuild trust
Perry Maddox, Just Open Leaders
Dynamic Account… what!?
Hector Payo, Accountable Now
Should we move our AGM online to decrease our organisation’s carbon footprint?
Bethany Keeley and Hector Payo, Accountable Now
