Transparency International

Transparency International (TI) is a global, non-governmental, and non-profit organization dedicated to combating corruption worldwide since its founding in 1993. Founded by former World Bank employees, particularly by Peter Eigen, TI has developed into one of the leading organizations in the fight against corruption.

The mission of Transparency International is to stop corruption and promote transparency, accountability, and integrity at all levels and in all sectors of society. The goal is a world where governments, politics, business, civil society, and the daily lives of people are free from corruption[2][3].

• Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI): An annually published index that measures and ranks the perceived corruption in the public administration of countries[1][5].
• Global Corruption Barometer: A survey that reflects the experiences of the population with corruption in various countries[1][3].
• Bribe Payers Index: An index that measures the tendency of companies from leading exporting countries to pay bribes[1][3].
• Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres (ALACs): Centres that provide legal advice and support to citizens in cases of corruption[3].

Transparency International works on various initiatives to combat corruption and promote sustainability:

• Water Integrity: Collaboration with the Water Integrity Network (WIN) to promote integrity in water and sanitation services worldwide[3].
• Climate Change: Publication of reports showing how corruption undermines the effectiveness of climate protection measures and development of tools to keep climate financing transparent[3].
• Business Integrity: Working on the enforcement of anti-corruption standards in companies and promoting a corruption-free business culture. This includes assessing compliance with the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and developing integrity agreements[4].

Transparency International consists of over 100 national chapters that fight against corruption in their respective countries. These local organizations are independent and work closely with the headquarters in Berlin. TI is a member of various global networks, including the G20 Think Tank, UNESCO, the UN Global Compact, and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network[1].

Transparency International collaborates with governments, businesses, civil society organizations, and other partners to promote an effective anti-corruption agenda. This includes partnerships such as the Global Anti-Corruption Consortium (GACC), which combines investigative journalism with advocacy to achieve political change[3][4].

Through its extensive research, campaigns, and advocacy work, Transparency International makes a significant contribution to creating a more transparent and corruption-free world.

• 1 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparency_International
• 2 - https://www.transparency.org/en/about
• 3 - https://www.transparency.org/en/our-story
• 4 - https://www.transparency.org/en/our-priorities/business-and-corruption
• 5 - https://us.transparency.org