Methodology

A four-step framework for civic accountability.

Our methodology is designed for transparency — accurate, reproducible, and intended to grow gradually across African contexts.

Define Obligations

We codify what governments are legally and contractually obliged to provide — translating statutes, budgets, and policy commitments into measurable service standards.

  • Statutory reviews
  • Service-level benchmarks
  • Sector-specific indicators

Verify Delivery

Independent field assessments, public data audits, and citizen-reported evidence are combined into structured scorecards using transparent methodology.

  • Field audits
  • Open data analysis
  • Verified citizen inputs

Identify Responsibility

Each gap is mapped to the specific institution and tier of government responsible — federal, state, or local — so accountability is never ambiguous.

  • Who is responsible
  • Budget tracing
  • Clear mandates

Demand Accountability

We equip citizens, media, civil society, and policy institutions with credible evidence to peacefully and intelligently advance reform.

  • Public reports
  • Policy briefs
  • Civic education