Trust, Accountability and Inclusion Collaborative

Paula Martins makes a compelling case for updating the concept of the 'right of access to information' within international human rights law. With technology rapidly evolving, it's crucial to view this right through a modern, tech-focused lens to ensure it remains relevant and effective. Read more about how integrating a tech perspective can strengthen our approach to information access and transparency. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gGCy_V8P #HumanRights #AccessToInformation #Technology #Transparency #DigitalRights Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)

📰 News From Our Members 📊 The Center for Effective Philanthropy, supported by MacArthur Foundation, has published its 2024 State of Nonprofits report, offering key insights for funders to better support organizations and communities. 🔗 https://cep.org 👥 Open Society Foundations: President Binaifer Nowrojee discusses how Gen-Z protestors in parts of Africa and Asia are taking to the streets, demonstrating their defiance and desire for change. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gr_s4Rtu #TAIWeekly #Philanthropy #Nonprofits #GenZ Phil Buchanan Natalia Kiryttopoulou Lee Alexander Risby Amina A Salihu Erin Sines Kole Shettima Sharan Srinivas Louise Ehlers Vonda Brown Michael Jarvis Eszter Filippinyi Yery Menendez Garcia Cristina Ordóñez Leah Eryenyu Darlington Marange

📰 News From Our Members 🌍 USAID has released a new policy guide, outlining strategic directions for supporting democracy, human rights, and governance globally. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g7FJyUeC 💻 Luminate's partners reflect on how technology can be both a tool and a challenge for democracy in Africa. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g_JWf5-6 #TAIWeekly #Democracy #HumanRights #Philanthropy #Nonprofits Rosarie Tucci Katja Bechtel Joseph Larsen Clay Javier Boggs Toyin Akinniyi Stephen King Felipe Estefan Amira El-Sayed  Michael Jarvis Eszter Filippinyi Yery Menendez Garcia Cristina Ordóñez Leah Eryenyu Darlington Marange

"Just as the democratic world once built an international anti-communist alliance, so can the US and its allies build an international anti-corruption alliance, organised around the idea of transparency, accountability and fairness. This isn't just a nice sounding idea: it may be necessary for the preservation of liberal democracy" - Anne Applebaum issuing an important call to arms in Financial Times as she outlines the threats of secret wealth and offshore tax havens for democracies. The good news is that we know much of what needs to be done. Groups such as FACT Coalition Spotlight on Corruption Royal United Services Institute Transparency International U.S. Open Ownership have no shortage of ideas for closing loopholes and making it much harder for dark money to flow. There are many more smart and brave activists exposing where money goes in (and out of) kleptocratic regimes. Last year, at Trust, Accountability and Inclusion Collaborative we published a scoping of opportunities for clamping down on professional enablers of kleptocracy [https://lnkd.in/gP-VvNxf] Yet, it has proven surprisingly hard to get more donor attention to underpin work on this "follow the money" agenda as the likes of Leslie Tsai and Shannon Green can well attest. Most democracy funding goes elsewhere, such as get-out-the-vote efforts. Dedicated anti-corruption funding is a tiny fraction of official aid or philanthropic spending [see: https://bit.ly/3z5TQcg] The Summits for Democracy provided a useful venue to harness people and ideas, but not the lasting political momentum for coordinated action. Perhaps the International Financial Center Summit mooted by David Lammy Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office can be a launch pad for a revived and more comprehensive effort? Gary Kalman Ian Gary Tom Keatinge Thom Townsend Louise Russell-Prywata Olanrewaju Suraju Hamzat Lawal Zaza Namoradze Eszter Filippinyi Erin Sines Otto Saki USAID Open Society Foundations Chandler Foundation MacArthur Foundation https://lnkd.in/gTsF6Y-z

Webinar: The Future of Investigative Journalism in Africa Despite funding challenges, African journalists are producing top-tier investigative stories. With limited local philanthropic support, how can Africa overcome its investigative journalism funding dilemma? Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Time: 9:00 EDT / 13:00 GMT Panelists: Dr. Kole Shettima – MacArthur Foundation Lebogang Maphada – Media Development Investment Fund Makmid Kamara – International Fund for Public Interest Media Moderator: Fiona Nzingo – Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e5DruYm2 #InvestigativeJournalism #MediaFunding #Africa Michael Jarvis Eszter Filippinyi Yery Menendez Garcia Cristina Ordóñez Leah Eryenyu Darlington Marange

Explore seven thought-provoking essays—five by Latin American authors—discussing the obstacles and reforms needed for a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient global economy. Key topics include a global wealth tax and the importance of international tax cooperation. Dive into these insights to better understand the path toward economic justice. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXH3pPdG Want to receive more updates like this? Subscribe to our TAI Weekly. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gcmKtP_g #GlobalEconomy #TaxReform #EconomicJustice #Sustainability #InternationalCooperation Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Michael Jarvis Eszter Filippinyi Yery Menendez Garcia Cristina Ordóñez Darlington Marange

TAI Weekly|Dark money, corruption, and the fight for democracy|03 September, 2024 We are back from our August break and do our best to pile a month’s worth of news into one TAI Weekly. https://lnkd.in/ePq9XHm5

#TAIRecommends Join the first #OGPLocal deep dive on September 10, 3-4:30 PM CEST, to explore strategies for enhancing public participation in local governance. Speakers: Tim Hughes, Open Government Partnership Mauricio Mejia, OECD - OCDE Katya Petrikevich, Participation Factory Maria Lucien, People Powered 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ex23kqJ9 #PublicParticipation #LocalGovernance

#TAIRecommends Join the African Philanthropy Network for an insightful discussion on “Community Philanthropy for Community-Led Development in Sub-Saharan Africa”. Date: September 12th Time: 3 PM EAT Hear from experts at Ghana Philanthropy Forum, Mudzi Connect, SIVIO Institute, and SGS Consulting. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eJHXDhg3 #CommunityPhilanthropy #SubSaharanAfrica #Philanthropy #Webinar Tendai Murisa Dr. Ben Ocra Frank C Kasonga, MSc. Yolisa Lawrence Tarisai Jangara Michael Jarvis Eszter Filippinyi Yery Menendez Garcia Cristina Ordóñez Darlington Marange

📢Calling all artists and activists!! CIVICUS and ArtsRighstTruth are funding collaborative projects from artists and activists that use art to amplify civil society's impact. Ten selected proposals will receive up to £4,000 each, which can be used as seed-funding to get a project off the ground or to boost an ongoing initiative. Successful applicants will be expected to make new arts-based work or interventions using the funding. Deadline: 15 September 2024 Full info at: https://lnkd.in/dxMeHB3S @UKRI_News @CAHRyork @UniOfYork