Barriers to Youth Participation in Cross Sectoral Initiatives and Promising Practices
What are the promising practices used to engage young people in leadership roles across sectors? Find out more about cross-sectoral…
Theme: Civic Space
A Tree, a Roof, a Tent: Spatial Models for a New Democratic Paradigm
The essay argues that the current perception of democracy as simply voting in elections is a recent and limited understanding.…
Faces of Open Government: Blair Glencorse
Meet Blair Glencorse, Co-CEO of the Accountability Lab and Co-Chair of the Open Government Partnership. Blair has been a key…
YWF – Kenya joins forces with Atlas Movement during ‘Survival Sundays’ in Nairobi
On Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the Mageuzi Hub in the leafy suburbs of Kilimani in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, several…
The Role of Civil Society in National Education Policy in the Global South
Despite the prominence of civil society advocacy on education since the 1990s, there is limited consensus about the nature of…
Three Ways to Better Govern the Use of AI
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) offers the potential for significant positive benefits for society. However, there are profound concerns…
Parliamentarians at Risk 2023 Report Launch
APHR organized the 2023 Parliamentarians at Risk Report hybrid launch in Manila, the Philippines to highlight the threats and harassment…
Addressing Harmful Information Online
Disinformation, online gender-based violence (GBV), and hate speech greatly impact online civic space and democratic processes. Disinformation increases polarization, influences…
Aligning OGP Commitment Analysis with the Open Gov Challenge
OGP action plans feature commitments spanning various policy areas like anti-corruption, climate, justice, and civic space. The OGP Support Unit…
Sandwich Strategies Explained: Expanding Citizen Action
Policy reformers often make bold promises to improve government responsiveness to citizen demands. Such proclamations often fall short, get diverted,…