Transparency International Deutschland e.V.

Transparency International Deutschland e.V., short Transparency Deutschland, is a registered association under German law, founded on October 5, 1993. As the national chapter of the international non-governmental organization Transparency International (TI), Transparency Deutschland works nationwide to effectively and sustainably combat and contain corruption.

The main mission of Transparency Deutschland is to combat corruption in Germany and by German actors worldwide. The organization is committed to raising public awareness about the harmful effects of corruption and strengthening integrity systems in all areas of society. The core principles of Transparency Deutschland are integrity, accountability, transparency, and participation of civil society[2][4].

• Working and Regional Groups: Transparency Deutschland organizes itself into thematically oriented working groups and regional groups that serve as forums for substantive exchange and the development of new positions and demands. These groups are the reason why the organization is a knowledgeable and recognized actor in many different areas[2][3].
• Research and Publications: The organization regularly publishes indices, studies, and manuals on specific topics of anti-corruption, such as the Bribe-Payers Survey and the Corruption Special Brochure[3].
• Cooperations and Networks: Transparency Deutschland works closely with other forces in society, including companies that commit to adhering to high ethical standards and neither using nor tolerating corruption. This also includes the Initiative Transparent Civil Society, which comprises over 1,700 signatory organizations[1][2].

• International Guidelines and Agreements: Transparency Deutschland advocates for the effective implementation of international anti-corruption agreements, such as the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. This includes the demand for transparent statistics on foreign bribery and effective complaint mechanisms[5].
• Corporate Responsibility: The organization promotes the introduction of binding due diligence obligations for companies, especially in supply and value chains. An example of this is the Alliance for Sustainable Textiles[5].
• Whistleblower Protection: Transparency Deutschland has campaigned for many years for the legal protection of whistleblowers, which reached an important milestone in July 2023 with the enactment of the Whistleblower Protection Act[5].

Transparency Deutschland is funded by membership fees from individual and corporate members, grants, donations, and fines. The organization does not receive funding from public sources and has built up financial reserves to ensure its independence[1].

Through these comprehensive activities and initiatives, Transparency Deutschland significantly contributes to combating corruption and promoting transparency and integrity in Germany and worldwide.

• 1 - https://www.transparency.de/faq
• 2 - https://www.transparency.de/ueber-uns/wer-sind-wir
• 3 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparency_International
• 4 - https://www.transparency.de/ueber-uns
• 5 - https://www.transparency.de/themen/86