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Unpacking African Citizens Watch and the importance of accountability by governments
Tracking Promises, Empowering Citizens: The African Citizens Watch Podcast Democracy isn’t a one-time event—it’s a journey. African Citizens Watch is committed to walking that path alongside everyday citizens, tracking the promises made by governments during elections across Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa. In this podcast series, we pull back the curtain. You will
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Reflections from Zambia: Tracking Manifesto Promises Through the Citizens Watch Initiative
Through our African Citizens Watch (ACW) initiative, which is an online platform, we track the performance and effectiveness of African governments through their conversion of electoral promises listed in their electoral manifesto into policy actions. We track in 5 countries – Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. In Zambia, to keep the tracker updated and relevant,
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The Red Hot Breakfast: Zambia Citizens Watch
Luchembe M.K. Chilufya, Executive Director of Alliance for Accountability Advocates Zambia, AAAZ, joins the panel on The Red Hot Breakfast radio show to talk about the Zambia Citizens Watch platform. The team at AAAZ supports the SIVIO Institute team in keeping the Zambia tracker updated and relevant. The team tracks the Government of Zambia against
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HOT FM Radio – Zambia Citizens Watch
Our Programs manager, Eddah Jowah, and our country researcher, Mataa Mulife, are live discussing the Zambia Citizens Watch platform, an independent tool monitoring how the government delivers on their promises. Want to know how promises are tracked, who’s delivering, and where change is happening? This is your chance to hear directly from the team driving
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Engaging civil society in the APRM process: Lessons from Southern Africa
Engaging civil society in the APRM process: Lessons from Southern Africa Attended by Eddah Jowah From the 3 – 4th of June 2025, we participated in a regional meeting organised by the South African Institute for International Affairs (SAIIA). Since 2018, SAIIA has been working closely with civil society organisations (CSOs) in southern Africa to raise
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Botswana Citizens Watch featured on Botswana Television
Our Botswana Country researcher, Mokaloba Mokaloba, was featured on Botswana Television to discuss Botswana Citizens Watch, which is part of the African Citizens Watch initiative, and how it is tracking the 176 promises made by the Government of Botswana – across economy, governance, corruption, climate change and social services. Watch the full interview here: https://www.facebook.com/61556111050014/videos/1324199792004789
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What If… We Think Differently? The Future of NGOs – Part 4
Explore how NGOs are redefining themselves beyond the traditional model-shifting back to authentic, membership-based associations and unions led by member interests. Learn about community-embedded organisations, innovative revenue strategies for sustainability, and hybrid models that blend community leadership with social enterprise. Gain concise, practical insights for building resilient, future-ready organisations.
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Call for Manuscripts – African Journal of Inclusive Societies
The African Journal of Inclusive Societies (AJIS) invites submissions for original research articles, case studies, and theoretical papers that delve into the multifaceted dimensions of inclusion in African societies. We are particularly interested in works examining the social, economic, political, and cultural factors that contribute to or hinder inclusion, and in research offering innovative solutions
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What If…We Think Differently? The Future of NGOs – Part 2
In this episode, we dive headfirst into the fast-changing world of NGOs and nonprofits! Discover how organisations are navigating a perfect storm of funding cuts, rising costs, and fierce competition for resources, all while demand for their services keeps climbing. We will unpack why today’s leaders need to think beyond traditional models, embracing entrepreneurial mindsets
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INSIGHT: Gangsterism: A New Form of Power. Can the accountability movement respond?
Our latest article Gangsterism: A New Form of Power explores the growing influence of gangsterism in global and local governance. It highlights how criminal networks, from Albanian mafias to corrupt government officials, are driven by greed and power, disregarding laws and ethical standards. The author argues that this phenomenon is not just about crime but