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Accountable Governance and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations for Action
Wednesday, November 18
10:00 AM (EST)
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The COVID-19 crisis is presenting an enormous stress test for accountable governance on which an effective public health response depends. Responding to a public health emergency such as COVID-19 requires government institutions capable of delivering both preventive and emergency medical care while also maintaining other essential public services. Regardless of the exigencies of the crisis, governments must carry out these basic functions in accordance with the rule of law—open to the public, contestable in the courts and through elections governed by law, with the consent of the legislature, and reviewed by audit and other oversight bodies.
Co-sponsored by World Justice Challenge thematic partners International IDEA and the International Legal Assistance Consortium (ILAC), this discussion will focus on key accountable governance problems raised and exacerbated by the pandemic and discuss recommendations for actions needed to address the crisis' underlying challenges, support an effective recovery process, and build back better rule-of-law-based societies.
The World Justice Challenge 2021: Advancing the Rule of Law in a Time of Crisis is a global competition to identify, recognize, and promote good accountable governance practices and high-impact projects and policies that protect and advance the rule of law in this time of unprecedented crisis.
Speakers
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- Laura Thornton, Director for Global Programmes, International IDEA
- Richard Sannerholm, Director of Assessment and Legal Analysis, International Legal Assistance Consortium (ILAC)
- Ted Piccone, Chief Engagement Officer, World Justice Project (moderator)
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Accountable Governance Resources
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Explore Accountable Governance Resources from the WJP, our partners, and other leading organizations on the World Justice Challenge 2021 website.
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Apply to the 2021 World Justice Challenge
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Applications for the World Justice Challenge 2021 close December 11! The competition is open to a variety of organization types, including: civil society, non-profits, social entrepreneurs, national and multilateral government agencies, local government bodies, businesses/private sector enterprises, and law firms from any country in the world.
- Cash awards ($20,000 USD) will go to six projects that show demonstrable results and promising prospects for future progress, replication, and scaling.
- Five winners will be chosen by a committee of experienced judges and one winner will be selected by popular vote by WJP's network for its inspiration and impact.
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This webinar event is produced in partnership with the following World Justice Challenge 2021 Thematic Partners:
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Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners for the World Justice Challenge 2021:
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