Transparency International

This article is about the international umbrella organization. For its national member organizations, see Transparency International (disambiguation).
AbbreviationTI
Formation9 February 1993 (9 February 1993)
FounderLaurence Cockcroft, Peter Conze, Peter Eigen, Fritz Heimann, Michael Hershman, Kamal Hossain, Jerry Parfitt, Jeremy Pope, Roy Stacy, Frank Vogl, Obiageli "Aby" Ezekwesili
TypeInternational non-governmental organization
Legal statusEingetragener Verein (German registered voluntary association)
PurposeCombat corruption, crime prevention
HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
Location
  • Alt-Moabit 96
    10559 Berlin, Germany
Coordinates52°31′26″N 13°20′42″E / 52.5238°N 13.3450°E / 52.5238; 13.3450
Region served
Global
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Eriksson
Chair
François Valérian
Vice-Chair
Ketakandriana Rafitoson
Websitewww.transparency.org Edit this at Wikidata

Transparency International e.V. (TI) is a German registered association founded in 1993 by former employees of the World Bank. Based in Berlin, its nonprofit and non-governmental purpose is to take action to combat global[1] corruption with civil societal anti-corruption measures and to prevent criminal activities arising from corruption. Its most notable publications include the Global Corruption Barometer and the Corruption Perceptions Index. Transparency International serves as an umbrella organization. From 1993 to today, its membership has grown from a few individuals to more than 100 national chapters, which engage in fighting perceived corruption in their home countries.[2][3] TI is a member of G20 Think Tanks,[4] UNESCO Consultative Status,[5] United Nations Global Compact,[6] Sustainable Development Solutions Network[7] and shares the goals of peace, justice, strong institutions and partnerships of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG).[8] TI is a social partner of Global Alliance in Management Education.[9] TI confirmed the dis-accreditation of the national chapter of United States of America in 2017.[10]

According to the 2016 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report, Transparency International was number 9 of 100 in the Top Think Tanks Worldwide (non-U.S.) category and number 27 of 150 in the Top Think Tanks Worldwide (U.S. and non-U.S.) category.[11]

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  2. ^ Transparency International e.V. "Our Organisation – overview". transparency.org. Archived from the original on 2012-04-29. Retrieved 2015-04-27.
  3. ^ "2020 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals widespread corruption is…". Transparency.org. 28 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
  4. ^ "Think Tanks". G20 Insights.
  5. ^ "NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO in consultative status" (PDF). unesco.org.
  6. ^ "Transparency International | UN Global Compact". www.unglobalcompact.org.
  7. ^ "94. Perception of public sector corruption – Indicators and a Monitoring Framework". indicators.report.
  8. ^ "Transparency International – United Nations Partnerships for SDGs platform". sustainabledevelopment.un.org.
  9. ^ "CEMS Social Partners | CEMS". www.cems.org.
  10. ^ e.V., Transparency International. "Transparency International confirms the disaccreditation of its chapter in the US".
  11. ^ James G. McGann (Director) (February 4, 2015). "2014 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report". Retrieved February 14, 2015. Other "Top Think Tank" rankings include #7 (of 80) in Top Think Tanks in Western Europe, #13 (of 85) in Foreign Policy and International Affairs Think Tanks, #1 (of 40) in Transparency and Good Governance Think Tanks, #2 (of 75) for Best Advocacy Campaign, #42 (of 65) for Best Managed Think Tanks, #10 (of 60) for Best Use of Social Networks, #8 (of 60) of Think Tanks with the Best External Relations/Public Engagement Program, #4 (of 40) for Best Use of the Internet, #9 (of 40) for Best Use of Media, and #10 (of 70) for the Most Significant Impact on Public Policy, #8 (of 60) of Think Tanks with Outstanding Policy-Oriented Public Programs.