AccountabiliTea Podcast

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The AccountabiliTea Podcast unpacks the big questions around governance and anti-corruption – spotlighting the people, ideas, and networks reshaping accountability worldwide. Accountability Lab is a global network that makes governance work for people by supporting active citizens, strengthening institutions, and shifting norms through creative and collaborative approaches.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    Rebuilding Ukraine: Integrity, business, and the hard trade-offs

    In this episode of the AccountabiliTea Podcast, we step into a different kind of conversation – grounded in new research – to explore what integrity looks like for businesses navigating Ukraine’s path toward reconstruction. Drawing on the report Leveraging Integrity for Ukraine’s Reconstruction: The Role of Ethical Businesses by researcher Sofiia Sapihura, the conversation reflects on how companies are embedding compliance and ethical practices amid war, uncertainty, and rapid change. Based on insights from 118 Ukrainian businesses and in-depth interviews, the episode sits with a complex reality: integrity can build resilience, trust, and long-term value – yet it can also come with real trade-offs, from lost contracts to slower processes in environments shaped by informality and uneven enforcement. From construction risks to the role of donors, incentives, and collective action, the discussion asks what it will take to make integrity not just a moral aspiration, but a practical and sustainable choice.

    26 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    13 years of accountability: Reflections, challenges, and what’s next?

    This special episode marks 13 years of building accountability together, 13 years of learning, adapting, and growing alongside partners, funders, and citizens around the world. It’s a moment to pause and reflect on how far we’ve come, and to ask what accountability means in this moment,  as movements evolve, contexts shift, and communities continue to lead change in creative and courageous ways. Featuring short, heartfelt reflections from across the Lab’s global network, the episode explores what sustains accountability work: shared purpose, resilience, and hope.

    46 min

  3. 10/07/2025

    'BEYOND THE FRAMEWORKS': Tariffs as foreign policy: What accountability challenges does the Global South face?

    In Episode 3 of our Beyond the Frameworks series, guest host Michele Crymes speaks with Andrew Crawford, Research Fellow at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies. Together, they unpack how tariffs are reshaping global supply chains – and what this means for governance, accountability, and civil society across the Global South. The conversation explores how shifting sourcing patterns create new corruption risks, why small suppliers face growing pressures, and how civil society organizations can use their “ground truth” to build transparency or trigger change within complex global markets.

    26 min

  4. 08/29/2025

    ‘BEYOND THE FRAMEWORKS’: Why business needs accountable NGOs : Lessons from Cambodia

    In Episode 2 of our Beyond the Frameworks series, guest host Michele Crymes speaks with Try Thy, Executive Director of Open Development Cambodia. They explore how NGOs and civil society drive private sector transparency – from monitoring labor and environmental impacts to supplying open data for policy advocacy and investigative journalism. The conversation unpacks the tensions of trust between NGOs, business, and government, the importance of coalition-building, and why unrestricted funding is vital for accountability on the frontlines.

    23 min

  5. 07/24/2025

    ‘BEYOND THE FRAMEWORKS’: When global accountability frameworks pause, what’s next for SMEs navigating risk on the ground?

    In this kickoff episode of Beyond the Frameworks, a special AccountabiliTea Podcast series on business, governance, and leadership, guest host Michele Crymes (Legal & Policy Expert) sits down with David Mparutsa, Ethics 1st Advisor and Head of Enterprise & Supply Chain Development. Together, they examine the ripple effects of the U.S. Executive Order halting enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). What does this pause mean for global anti-corruption efforts? How are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) navigating shifting expectations on the ground? And why is collective action more important than ever? Tune in for a timely, thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of global policy and local business realities.

    34 min
  6. What does the global aid shift mean for the future of civil society?

    05/29/2025

    What does the global aid shift mean for the future of civil society?

    In this episode of the AccountabiliTea podcast, Cheri-Leigh Erasmus sits with colleagues Beloved Chiweshe (AL Zimbabwe), Sadia Khan (AL South Africa), Doussouba Konaté (AL Mali), Narayan Adhikari (AL Nepal), Fayyaz Yaseen (AL Pakistan), and Ana Laura Lozano (AL Mexico) for a timely and honest conversation about how the global funding landscape is changing and what that means for civil society actors on the ground. Together, they explore how shrinking resources, shifting donor priorities, and growing uncertainty are impacting their work, and how they’re adapting to continue building more accountable, participatory, and inclusive systems in their communities. Tune in to hear how civil society is responding, not just with resilience, but with reimagined strategies for the road ahead.

    33 min
  7. Championing social justice: How can we defend press freedom? Insights from Danai Nhando & Nkosikhona Dibiti

    03/24/2025

    Championing social justice: How can we defend press freedom? Insights from Danai Nhando & Nkosikhona Dibiti

    In this episode of AccountabiliTea, host Cheri-Leigh Erasmus sits down with human rights lawyer Danai Nhando and journalist Nkosikhona Dibiti to unpack the urgent challenges facing press freedom today. From legal manipulation and financial pressure to digital harassment, they explore the growing threats to independent journalism. The conversation underscores the need for stronger protections for journalists and the power of public advocacy in defending press freedom around the world. Tune in for their expert insights, and learn how each of us can help safeguard democracy and uphold accountability in the media.

    39 min
  8. How can music drive social change? Voice2Rep artists Mschela Mutaka & Rudo Nyoni share their impact

    12/09/2024

    How can music drive social change? Voice2Rep artists Mschela Mutaka & Rudo Nyoni share their impact

    In this episode of the AccountabiliTea Podcast, co-host Cheri-Leigh Erasmus sits down with two remarkable artists, Mschela Mutaka from the DRC and Rudo Nyoni from Zimbabwe, to explore how music can drive social accountability and governance. Through powerful storytelling and heartfelt melodies, Mschela tackles themes of government mismanagement and the urgent need for responsibility, while Rudo uses her music to address drug abuse and mental health. Together, they discuss the transformative power of music to transcend barriers, unite communities, and inspire action for a more accountable future.

    24 min
  9. Strategies, safety measures, and support systems for Human Rights Defenders

    09/18/2024

    Strategies, safety measures, and support systems for Human Rights Defenders

    In this episode, we're looking at how shifting political landscapes affect activism with Gina Romero, UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association, and young Bangladesh activist, Mahera Musharrat, Deputy Director of Programmes for ‘Voices for Interactive Choice and Empowerment (VOICE) and a participant of Accountability Lab’s Civic Charge, 2024 Cohort Our guests share their personal experiences, protest strategies and approaches to maintaining safety during violent demonstrations.

    25 min
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The AccountabiliTea Podcast unpacks the big questions around governance and anti-corruption – spotlighting the people, ideas, and networks reshaping accountability worldwide. Accountability Lab is a global network that makes governance work for people by supporting active citizens, strengthening institutions, and shifting norms through creative and collaborative approaches.

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  • Creator
    Accountability Lab
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
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    © Accountability Lab
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