Bibusa is Bond’s Policy and Advocacy Adviser, focusing on civic space. She works with civil society organisations to promote an enabling campaigning environment in the UK, monitors and responds to restrictions on protests and campaigning , and chairs the Civil Society Voice policy group.
Since joining Bond, Bibusa has led on the data analysis to identify key trends for Bond’s annual Civic Space Review, she has collaborated with the Transparency Working Group to shape the UK’s transparency commitment for the Open Government Partnership’s 6th National Action Plan, and contributes to cross-sector efforts on protecting civic space with other platforms and networks.
Bibusa has a background in human trafficking and modern slavery prevention and has previously worked within the anti-trafficking sector to ensure survivors of modern slavery understand their legal rights and entitlements in the UK. She has a Master of Laws and also provides voluntary support towards the development of projects in Zambia.
Posts
Civic space, democracy and human rights in 2024
This year was heralded as the year of elections. But after years of democratic backsliding and increasing restrictions on civil society, human rights and the rule of law, it was also a test. So how did it go and what does it mean for democracy, human rights and civic space?
Civic space in 2023: One step forward, two steps back
Bond’s Bibusa Musukwa and Rosemary Forest take us through the good and the bad in civic space over the last 12 months, and look ahead to what’s on the horizon in 2024.
Transparency in UK international development: Why it matters and what should be done
What is Official Development Assistance (ODA) and why must transparency in ODA remain at the forefront of the UK’s international development work?