KNOWLEDGE
PARTICIPATORY EXPLORATION: FOSTERING DIALOGUE AND BUILDING NETWORKS
Participatory Exploration focuses on engaging key actors within Mexico’s civic space through personalized interviews to foster collaboration and deepen understanding of the term “accountability” in a local context. The objectives include:
- Generating awareness of the nuanced meaning of “accountability” in Spanish, a term that lacks a direct translation.
- Raising awareness about the challenges faced by collaborative members of Mexico’s civic space.
- Building a network to enhance the collective impact of transparency and accountability efforts.
- Developing a narrative that addresses mutual challenges for regional sustainability.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
Building Networks: Through interviews with key long-standing actors in the civic space, we’ve worked to build a network that supports collaboration and mutual understanding across different sectors.
Clarifying the Lab’s Role: The participatory process has allowed us to clarify the scope and impact of the Lab’s work, making its goals and contributions more visible within Mexico’s civic ecosystem.
Mutual Learning and Reflection: These dialogues have created an invaluable learning experience, encouraging reflection and strengthening the Accountability Lab’s presence and network in the region.
Actionable Outcomes: Through these conversations, we are positioned as a respected and informed player in the transparency and accountability ecosystem. We are actively sharing our work while learning from local actors who have demonstrated sustained success in the region.
Sustainability of the Work: Sustainability in Mexico’s civic space requires honesty about the shared challenges and trends faced across organizations. By building solid networks, leveraging collective action, and connecting with long-established organizations, we can create lasting change in the pursuit of transparency and accountability.