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The Governance Action Hub exists to collaboratively test and expand the frontiers of what is possible in governance reform.
Join us TOMORROW, Feb 9 at 4:45 PM ET for Session 2 of our free global course!

👉 Missed Session 1? No problem! You can still register and catch up online:
governanceactionhub.org/reclaiming-d...
February 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Opportunity alert! The Youth Climate Justice Fund is now accepting applications! If you’re part of a youth-led collective advancing inclusive, intersectional, and accountable climate justice, this opportunity is for you!

👉 Learn more and apply here ycjf.org/how-to-apply
February 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
👀 A glimpse from Session 1 of International Development Challenges! In our first session, Mario Picon and the class kicked off a critical conversation about how development actually happens, not just in theory, but in practice.

Session 2 is this Monday! governanceactionhub.org/reclaiming-d...
February 6, 2026 at 3:22 PM
At the ECOSOC Partnership Forum, we shared how local action drives #SDG16 & #SDG11:

👉 Coalitions across divides in Peru
👉 Asivikelane in South Africa—citizen data, better services
👉 A “University as a Hub” in Colombia—knowledge into action

Governance that delivers!
February 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Monday’s first session of our new course was a blast! So inspiring to see people joining from so many countries and time zones. 🙌

👉 If you missed it—or want to revisit the conversation—you can find the full recording and slides on our website: lnkd.in/dmHbxGwB
February 4, 2026 at 7:13 PM
🚨 The course starts TOMORROW! 🚨 There’s still time to join us for International Development Challenges: Reclaiming Development through Agency, Collaboration, and Inclusion, a free virtual course starting Monday, Feb 2. form.jotform.com/260113016426...
February 1, 2026 at 7:29 PM
⏳ Only 2 days to go! Our free virtual course on climate, democracy, and development kicks off this Monday, and there's still time to register! form.jotform.com/260113016426...
January 31, 2026 at 2:32 PM
What if #governance wasn’t something done to people but built with them? The latest post in the Director’s Corner is live! From La Guajira to global debates, this piece shares why we need new ways of working, ones that listen more & include more governanceactionhub.org/governance-f...
January 30, 2026 at 6:26 PM
🚨 Just a few days left! Our free virtual course on climate, democracy, and development kicks off THIS MONDAY, and there’s still time to register! Join a global community, attend live sessions, and earn a certificate of completion. Register now: form.jotform.com/260113016426...
January 29, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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📣 Free virtual course: Climate, Democracy & Development

@govactionhub.bsky.social and the @univofmaryland.bsky.social are offering a free course (Feb 2–May 4) with weekly live sessions, peer collaboration, and a certificate.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4sKFDZr
January 26, 2026 at 12:49 PM
📢 Introducing the Director’s Corner! A new space for reflection and dialogue on the future of governance and development. It’s an invitation to young changemakers, public innovators, and all who care about shaping governance for the better! lnkd.in/ginMgXpC
January 28, 2026 at 6:31 PM
The countdown is on! Next Monday, we launch our free global course on climate, democracy, and development, and we’d love for you to be part of it!

📅 First live session: Monday, Feb 2
🔗 Register here: governanceactionhub.org/reclaiming-d...
January 26, 2026 at 6:13 PM
🚨 In case you missed it: Registration is OPEN for our new global course on climate, democracy, and development, starting February 2! Whether you work in policy, civil society, or development, this course is designed for you. Learn more! governanceactionhub.org/reclaiming-d...
January 19, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Calling all think tanks in our network! Do you want to help shape the sector in 2026?
Here is your opportunity to: onthinktanks.org/announcement...

#SOS2026 #StateoftheSectorSurvey #StateoftheSector2026 #OpenThinkTankDirectory
January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
📣 New course! Join our free, virtual class with the University of Maryland: “International Development Challenges”, led by Mario Picon, Senior Director at the Governance Action Hub.

Starts Feb 2. Weekly live sessions. Certificate on completion. Register now: form.jotform.com/260113016426
January 14, 2026 at 3:56 PM
How do you shift a system stuck in cycles of exclusion and unresponsiveness? Learn how informal settlement residents, especially women, gathered evidence, built relationships with the government, and helped unlock thousands of service delivery improvements. governanceactionhub.org/collaboratin...
Collaborating for Responsiveness? Asivikelane’s Evolving Approach to Community Engagement with Government to Improve Service Delivery in South Africa – Part 1 - Governance Action Hub
Women in informal settlements collected data, built government ties, and sparked thousands of service delivery improvements.
governanceactionhub.org
January 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
From advancing climate solutions to empowering youth-led innovation, here are 3 global and regional opportunities open for action: mailchi.mp/r4d.org/comm...

🔔 Stay updated, subscribe now to receive our alerts directly! governanceactionhub.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
December 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
In the face of political instability, collapsing services, and eroding public trust, the people of Johannesburg are taking action! JCA is a coalition of civil society groups & reformers working to reclaim their city through collective, civic-led solutions. governanceactionhub.org/joburg-crisi...
How a coalition is trying to save a city - Governance Action Hub
Joburg Crisis Alliance is rallying residents and civic groups to restore services, fight corruption, and reimagine a brighter future for Johannesburg.
governanceactionhub.org
December 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Missed our latest update? We’ve recently released the newest edition of our #newsletter! This one’s all about momentum: youth stepping up, energy systems evolving, and bold ideas turning into action! mailchi.mp/r4d.org/comm...
December 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“My hope is that informal settlement residents stop being seen as invisible or as problems to fix. They should be seen as central actors—with ideas, agency, and the right to shape the future.” governanceactionhub.org/inclusive-go...
Centering Community Voices: An Interview with Samke Phewa - Governance Action Hub
Discover how Samke Phewa and CORC are transforming informal settlements through community-led data, advocacy, and inclusive governance.
governanceactionhub.org
December 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
📢 Explorer Spotlight: Meet Padiwanashe Mataranyika, a voice for people-centered governance in Zimbabwe.

From grassroots activism to rights awareness, she’s bridging communities & institutions to advance peace & justice from the ground up! Read her story: governanceactionhub.org/building-pea...
December 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
📢 Hot off the press: our latest #newsletter is here! From bold youth voices to big moves in energy, this issue is packed with fresh ideas and real impact. 👀 Curious? There’s a lot to discover, click to dive in! mailchi.mp/r4d.org/comm...
December 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A new report from WWF-Spain asks a critical question: how can the energy transition support #IndigenousPeoples? Too often, renewable projects move forward without consent or consultation, putting Indigenous rights, lands, and knowledge at risk.

👇Read the full report. wwf.panda.org/discover/our...
Putting Indigenous Rights at the Heart of the Energy Transition
The world is racing towards a clean energy future. Solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles dominate headlines as nations pledge to cut emissions and phase out fossil fuels. But behind these
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December 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
👉 Looking for fresh ideas on #governance, equity, and systems change? The Governance Action Hub newsletter brings you real-world stories, insights & tools from people working to build more responsive, locally grounded systems.

Sign up here! governanceactionhub.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Missed it live? Watch the recordings! Daniel Kaufmann, Senior Fellow at the Governance Action Hub, joined global experts at the UNDP–UNODC–IACA conference on using data to improve corruption measurement.

Watch now:
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k12... & webtv.un.org/en/asset/k15...
Day 1: Taking Stock - Second Global Conference on Harnessing Data to Improve Corruption Measurement (2-4 December 2025)
From 2 to 4 December 2025, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) are convening…
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December 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM