December 2021
Counterpart International Joins Dozens of Democracy Organizations to Promote Global Democracy Strengthening
On December 7, Counterpart International joined nearly 50 democracy organizations form around the world for the Global Democracy Coalition Forum, a global multi-stakeholder coalition that …
December 2021
5 THINGS WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BIDEN SUMMIT FOR DEMOCRACY
On December 9-10, 2021, President Joe Biden will host a virtual Summit for Democracy, featuring leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector. The summit …
Embassy of the United States of America, Niger
U.S. Government Supports Local Governance in Niger
2021 — 2026
RESILIENT GOVERNANCE IN NIGER
Challenge Since returning to democratic rule in 2011, the Government of Niger has taken important steps to curb corruption, increase transparency, and push for decentralization. …
National Learning Session Ahead of 2019 Mozambique Elections
On December 5th, Counterpart International’s Parceria Cívica para Boa Governação program (PCBG), in partnership with the MONITOR Network, held a national learning session for the Peaceful …
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy
Burkina Faso, Five Years After “Revolution 2.0”
Five years after the protests filled the streets of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso has since held the national election that activists demanded, marking a new era in Burkina Faso’s democracy. Nevertheless, challenges both old and new continue to plague the country’s socioeconomic growth and democratic development.
Zambian Governance Foundation
Campaign for accountability in Zambia launched
Civil society organisations working under USAID’s Fostering Accountability and Transparency (FACT) programme launched a national campaign to promote citizen engagement in Zambia’s democratic and socio-economic development through enhanced transparency and accountability in all spheres of life. The FACT partners included Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC), Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR), Women for Change (WfC), Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO), Zambia Interfaith Networking Group (ZINGO), Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS), Extractive Industries Transparency Alliance (EITA) and Rise Community Aid Programme (RICAP).