BCSDN’s journey toward becoming a more diverse, inclusive, and accountable organisation
Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) is comprised of fourteen CSOs from ten countries in South-Eastern Europe. The organisation occupies itself with empowering CSOs and advocating for enabling civic environments at national and regional levels. Its mission is to promote functioning and sustainable democracies in the Balkans.
Dynamic Accountability Dialogues Outpost (Part 2): Dynamic Accountability in Practice
Dynamic Accountability Dialogues Oupost (Part 2) :Dynamic Accountability in Practice SHARE THIS ARTICLE BACK TO INSIGHTS Locally led development is a growing discourse within the global development sector, recognising the power of communities to shape their own futures. But this approach requires rethinking the way CSOs and their stakeholders interact – what we call accountability. […]
Dynamic Accountability Dialogues Outpost (Part 1): Climate Financing & Accountability
Authors:
Megan Colnar (Accountable Now) & Mihir Bhatt (All India Disaster Mitigation Institute)
Redressing power imbalances: examples of some CSOs who have taken a step forward
Redressing power imbalances: examples of some CSOs who have taken a step forward SHARE THIS ARTICLE BACK TO INSIGHTS It is widely recognised within the civil society sector that current development structures are not inclusive enough. There are limitations which prevent the people who we work for and with to lead on the actions and […]
Dynamic Accountability in Practice: How 4 Organisations are Using Dynamic Accountability to Achieve Better Outcomes
SHARE THIS ARTICLE BACK TO INSIGHTS This blog was created from a 6-week vlog series produced by Accountable Now that was published in the Zambian Governance Foundation‘s weekly Newsflash newsletter. Sign up here to receive future issues. Accountable Now is part of a growing movement of organisations that are promoting a dynamic approach to accountability […]
Putting Dynamic Accountability into Practice: Considerations for CSOs and Networks
SHARE THIS ARTICLE BACK TO INSIGHTS Civil society associations come in a range of forms. From local civil society organisations (CSOs) to international alliances composed of many organisations, the sector is diverse in the way different groups are structured and present themselves. In spite of the form or type, accountability should still remain high on […]
A Guide to Creating Accountable Virtual Annual Meetings
Member Accountability and Whistleblower Survey 2020/21
SHARE THIS ARTICLE BACK TO INSIGHTS In 2020/21, Integritas 360 conducted an Accountability and Whistleblowing survey among staff and volunteers from Accountable Now’s member associations on their awareness, understanding, and perceptions around accountability and reporting within their organisation. The survey was guided by the following themes: ● How open and accountable was their organisation in general?● Had it implemented various […]
Powershift, decolonisation and anti-racism: the role of dynamic accountability and the Accountable Now membership
SHARE THIS ARTICLE BACK TO INSIGHTS The powershift is becoming a more familiar term across the civil society sector as individuals and organisations embrace changes in the way that power and resources are distributed. For so long, the understanding of what power is, has been defined and led by western organisations and institutions. Yet there […]
Accountable Now presents at the OECD Civil Society Days: making CSO effectiveness and accountability work in times of crisis and beyond
SHARE THIS ARTICLE BACK TO INSIGHTS On 2 June 2021, Accountable Now joined civil society actors, donors and governance leaders in the OECD DAC’s Civil Society Days. The technical virtual workshop, ‘Towards building forward better together: finding solutions to enable civil society’ brought together a variety of actors who shared their insights and experiences to […]
