Opening up Makueni’s procurement systems December 19, 2019 On December 9 2019, Anti-Corruption Day, in Kenya one message was clear: the fight against corruption needs to be innovative because corruption is likewise becoming more inventive each year. The occasion was marked in Makueni County by leaders from across Kenya who gathered to celebrate strides made […]
Hivos re-affirms its commitment to Open Contracting in Africa December 17, 2019 Blog by Tony Kirita, December 17, 2019 The last week of November 2019 marked a major convening for the Open Contracting movement in Africa. The Local Open Contracting Initiative (LOCI) was held for the first time on 26 November 2019 along the side lines of […]
The private screening of the first-ever interactive virtual reality (VR) series on creative cities was screened at The NRB Bus on Friday 13, December 2019 after its release Thursday 12, December 2019. Africa Space Makers (ASM) is an interactive 360 Mockumentary series on creative spaces and subculture in Africa produced by Cultural Video Production Ltd, […]
in Jordan… Breaking the Silence on Economic Violence December 17, 2019 By: Shara Jazzar For 2019, the annual 16 Days of Activism Against GBV campaign in Jordan was under the title of Breaking the Silence on Economic Violence. In that framework, a number of activities were organized by Hivos and its partners. […]
On the state on media freedom in the Philippines December 11, 2019 Red-tagging, intimidation vs. press: Duterte, state agents behind 69 cases Fraught still with attacks and threats – that is the sorry state of media freedom in the Philippines under the Duterte Administration. It highlights the unyielding reign of impunity, even as the nation […]
Program, now in Jordan! December 11, 2019 By Shara Jazzar The Fast Leadership Program targeting women leaders and potential leaders has seen the light in Jordan as a result of a joint effort from the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW), Hivos and GIZ. The Program responds to Hivos outcome related to […]
danian women’s engagement in politics December 11, 2019 By: Shara Jazzar With the aim to increase the number of women elected officials and new appointees at the sub-national and administrational level who participate fully and equally, the Jordanian National Commission for Women (JNCW) – in partnership with Hivos and the support of the […]
community organizing December 10, 2019 By: Shara Jazzar In community organizing, relationships are essential. However, people do not invest in them randomly but search for individuals who have the same commitment towards their cause, as a result of choice not coercion. There are different types of relations, some of which serve community organizing […]
Public procurement requires public information December 9, 2019 Public procurement is supposed to provide for citizens’ needs, and therefore must be accountable to the public. Article 9 of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption requires that all 183 state parties develop public procurement systems that are transparent, competitive, and objective in awarding contracts. Access to information […]
Fighting corruption through access to information December 9, 2019 Access to information is an essential tool in the fight against corruption. It increases accountability and transparency, and allows the identification and uncovering of corrupt practices. Information enables the public to participate in the scrutiny of government activities, and to have their rightful say in the development […]
Local Government Association of Zambia Isaac Zulu Local government rep gives tips on effective leadership December 5, 2019 By Salim Dawood Representative of the Local Government Associations of Zambia Isaac Zulu shared tips with female councilors on how they can be effective leaders. Female councilors from Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe […]
call for increased, positive media coverage December 5, 2019 By Salim Dawood Female councilors from Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe who have convened in Lusaka for a regional councilors meeting have called increased and positive coverage of their activities. The conference themed: “Creating regional learning networks towards achieving gender equality in local […]