Moving decisions from ‘authorities to the streets’ – Webinar explores how civil society can ensure accountability amid COVID-19

Billions of dollars have been allocated to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, but how can we ensure that the funds are used in the most effective way, with the necessary accountability? This was one of the questions that emerged from a 14 May webinar hosted on by the African Union’s Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC) and the African Development Bank’s Civil Society and Community Engagement Division. The session was one of a series of talks on the role of civil society in ensuring accountability amid the pandemic. […] Read More