2025 is testing philanthropy’s ability to respond to fast-changing circumstances, while also facing demands for more fundamental structural transformations

The gradual erosion of democratic norms rarely announces itself with dramatic coups or military takeovers.

The Trust, Accountability and Inclusion Collaborative (TAI) is hosting a series of funder learning calls on models for engagement with and support to government reformers in the Global South.

Addressing corruption is not just a governance issue—it is a critical investment in the foundations of democracy, justice, and equitable development.

The memo reviews evidence regarding collaboration between accountability actors, integration of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), and program sustainability.

As inequality, climate change, and political instability grow more entrenched, the need for effective governance has never been more urgent.