blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 29/09/2026What a pleasure to see my epic @echoinggreen.bsky.social 2024 fellows in #NYC at #UNGA last week- talk about changemakers! EG is truly the kind of community we need these days! 001 1
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 11/06/2026The professional #aid sector is relatively new- as aid is cut, what can we learn from sustainability before the early 1990s? I explore further!: www.opendemocracy.net/usaid-cuts-e... #aidcuts #usaid #civilsocietyopendemocracy.netAfter the aid cuts: Eight lessons from a leaner pastAs the democracy, rights and governance sector faces cuts, earlier funding models offer clues for what could come next 000 0
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Ahead of the #worldbank and #IMF meetings this week I wrote about how we can close the proximity gap between elites in DC and everyone else: www.diplomaticourier.com/posts/govern...diplomaticourier.comGovernance wayfinding with civil societyApr 13, 2026 // Civil society can bridge the gap between global decision–makers and local realities, strengthening governance through proximity and local insight, writes Blair Glencorse. 011 1
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 07/04/2026It is #Africa that is now educating the leaders with #integrity that we need- Oby Ezekwesili and I explain how and why: newafricanmagazine.com/opinions/afr... #accountability #higheredu #Southafrica #Rwandanewafricanmagazine.comAfrica is educating the next generation of global leaders with integrity - New African MagazineEarly in 2026, the dearth of ethical leadership across the world is more apparent than ever. From heads of state to local government officials, corruption and mismanagement remain pervasive. Citizens’... 000 0
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Want to know how to rebuild #Ukraine? This #accountabilitylab report has plenty of ideas. Spoiler- it starts with #integrity within #business: accountabilitylab.org/rebuilding-u... #Russianwar #Russia #corruption #privatesector #Kyiv 000 0
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 23/09/2025The #worldbank's legitimacy is derived from #citizens- now more than ever. Here's why: www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/22/09/2...globalpolicyjournal.comThe World Bank’s Legitimacy Is Derived From Citizens, Now More Than EverVinay Bhargava and Blair Glencorse argue that it is time the Bank took civil society more seriously. 000 0
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 19/08/2025The best thing you can do with power is give it away- I explain why here: medium.com/authority-ma...medium.comHigh Impact Philanthropy: Blair Glencorse Of Accountability Lab On How To Leave A Lasting Legacy…An Interview with Karen Mangia 010 1
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 06/08/2025If you are thinking about organizational sustainability in the #socialsector, join us next week with @givingtuesday.bsky.social- this is not to be missed! Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #NGO #CSO #aidcuts #usaid #civilsociety 010 1
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 31/07/2025What is #coleadership and why does it matter in the #nonprofit space at times of #crisis? My @accountlab.bsky.social colleague @jeanscrim.bsky.social with a fantastic rundown in @candiddotorg.bsky.social: blog.candid.org/post/co-ceo-... #cso #civilsociety #aidcuts #leadershipblog.candid.orgHow co-leadership helps us navigate a sector-wide crisisCandid insights | One of Accountability Lab’s co-CEOs shares her first-learnings about how co-leadership helps position nonprofit organizations to better navigate today’s sector-wide challenges. 010 1
Reposted by @blairglencorse.bsky.socialGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 05/07/2025Just received news that 27 people have been arrested in Parliament Square under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action". This is real police state behaviour. 31477012705 7.7K
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 30/06/2025Are you part of #civilsociety? Take this short survey before July 4th to provide feedback on #civicspace wherever you are!: ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/YO097u7Uee.kobotoolbox.orgEnketo Express for KoboToolbox 010 1
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 24/06/2025"Facts are being murdered...and the casualty is #trust. Without trust we cannot have #democracy". Great to be at the @wjproject.bsky.social #WJForum2025 on behalf of @accountlab.bsky.social & hear from the inspiring @mariaressa.bsky.social. 000 0
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 01/06/2025Lots to love about being at the @mo.ibrahim.foundation #MIFMarrakech, including the amazing music from across the continent. Looking fwd to discussing how @accountlab.bsky.social is using arts to support #accountability across #Africa! 000 0
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 13/05/2025I'm at the #copenhagen #democracy summit #defenddemocracy- on behalf of @accountlab.bsky.social. Come and say hi- I'm particularly keen to chat about new narratives for democracy & how we engage citizens around them! #accountability #integrity 000 0
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 08/04/2025I chatted to @apnews.com about the fallout of the #usaid cuts and the crisis facing #civilsociety globally- sadly the cliff is approaching: apnews.com/article/usai... #SWOs #aidcuts #Trumpaidcutsapnews.comAs a future of US foreign aid cuts comes into focus, so do efforts to respondThe reality of the Trump administration’s cuts to U.S. foreign assistance are sinking in within the field of international development. 000 0
Reposted by @blairglencorse.bsky.socialDoctora Malka Older @older.bsky.social · 28/03/2025From @blairglencorse.bsky.social of @accountlab.bsky.social and yours truly at @globalvoices.org, an essay in @insidephilanthropy.com about the importance, and advantages, of mutual aid in the face of the drastic foreign assistance cuts.insidephilanthropy.comThe Future of International Development Is Mutual Aid, Not Donor AidBlair Glencorse of Accountability Lab and Malka Older of Global Voices discuss one solution to the U.S. dismantling of international aid infrastructure: Cooperative models, including mutual aid. 34534 45
Reposted by @blairglencorse.bsky.sociallokman tsui @lokman.org · 28/03/2025instead of relying on the USG, we need to start relying on each other. "The Future of International Development Is Mutual Aid, Not Donor Aid". by @older.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/the-fut...insidephilanthropy.comThe Future of International Development Is Mutual Aid, Not Donor AidBlair Glencorse of Accountability Lab and Malka Older of Global Voices discuss one solution to the U.S. dismantling of international aid infrastructure: Cooperative models, including mutual aid. 073 7
Reposted by @blairglencorse.bsky.socialGeorgia Bullen @georgiamoon.social · 28/03/2025reading: www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/the-fut... by @older.bsky.social and @blairglencorse.bsky.socialinsidephilanthropy.comThe Future of International Development Is Mutual Aid, Not Donor AidBlair Glencorse of Accountability Lab and Malka Older of Global Voices discuss one solution to the U.S. dismantling of international aid infrastructure: Cooperative models, including mutual aid. 183 8
Reposted by @blairglencorse.bsky.socialKickBack - The Global Anticorruption Podcast @kickbackgap.bsky.social · 28/02/2025 New KickBack Episode! How do US aid cuts impact global anti-corruption efforts? Gary Kalman (@transparencyusa.bsky.social) & Blair Glencorse (Accountability Lab) join @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social to discuss the fallout & alternative funding models. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/Soundcloudepisode127bit.ly127. Blair Glencorse and Gary Kalman on Trump's USAID cutsFor this episode of KickBack, we are joined by Gary Kalman, who is the Executive Director of Transparency International United States and Blair Glencorse, the Founder and co-CEO of Accountability Lab. 087 8
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 25/02/2025#Business needs to step up and support #civilsociety now- here is how and why through @accountlab.bsky.social and #wef: www.weforum.org/stories/2025... #usaid #swo #civicweforum.orgWhy businesses must step up to sustain global civil societyThe US aid freeze threatens economies and civil society. Businesses must help sustain stability, innovation and inclusive growth through new financing. 100 1
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 12/02/2025@accountlab.bsky.social is identifying how we can support the #aid #intdev community to surface potential strategic partnerships or mergers. We invite you to take the first step by completing a short form here: lnkd.in/dJ9-_c66 #ecosystem #merger #collaboration #SWO #USAID 040 4
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Friends in #Nepal- I am so sorry for those of you (like us) that are affected by the #USG stop work order on #foreignaid. Join @nayandhib.bsky.social and the team @opengovhub.bsky.social #Kathmandu on Tuesday to begin supporting, sharing and strategizing on the ways forward- we'll make it through! 141 4
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Stay strong everyone in the #foreignaid world. We carried out some #data collection on the #SWO for #aid. More than 50% orgs reporting (profit and non-profit) won't make it until May. Pls share. #usaid #intdev #development 142 4
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Great to hear abt success of the @usstatedept.bsky.social #asiafoundation #southasia #governance fund today- w/ orgs from #Bhutan #Bangladesh #Nepal #Srilanka and #Maldives. Key ideas: 1. Political timing is key to advocacy efforts 2. Women need to be front & center 3. Imp of regional approaches! 000 0
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Great to be representing the @opengovpart.bsky.social Steering Committee in #Brasilia for #AmericaAbierta. With @accountlab.bsky.social & we have brought young ppl from across #Latam with us! The time is now for us to fight for #democracy and #opengov globally! #anticorruption #transparency #youth 000 0
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 18/11/2024How should we understand #youth protests around the world today? My colleague @accountlab.bsky.social colleague Mako and I explain through @opengovpart.bsky.social: www.opengovpartnership.org/stories/open... #opengov #corruption #transparency #accountabilityopengovpartnership.orgOpen Governance Can Channel Youth Protests into Future-Proofed Systems - Open Government PartnershipIt has been a turbulent few months around the world as youth-led protests have roiled countries as diverse as Bangladesh, Kenya, and Nigeria. Much of the analysis of these protests has focused on the... 020 2
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 27/10/2024#Democracy dies in darkness @washingtonpost.com. We all fall if each of us don't take a stand. 000 0
blairglencorse.bsky.social @blairglencorse.bsky.social · 21/10/20241. Sanjay from #OGP, which I Co-Chair- on the decline of #democracy at the #OECD Forum on #Trust & #Democracy- key points: 1. OGP is a countervailing force to illiberalism- more than 5,000 reforms w/ 80+ govts; 2. Various tools- citizen assemblies, participatory budgets: www.opengovpartnership.org 120 2
