The Transparency International movement consists of many elements: a world-wide network of national chapters, the International Secretariat, the Board of Directors, senior advisors and other volunteers.

• Board of Directors
• National Chapters
• International Secretariat
• Governance at Transparency International
• Ethics at Transparency International

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is Transparency International's central governing body and is elected at the Annual Membership Meeting by accredited national chapters and individual members.

National Chapters

National chapters are independent, locally-established organisations that actively address corruption in their respective countries, implementing their own national programmes as well as agreed global and regional strategies. TI national chapters are also instrumental in shaping the movement’s strategy and policies, and often work together on regional priorities.

A system of chapter accreditation review helps ensure that the quality and integrity of TI’s work remains high around the world.

The national chapters and the International Secretariat work together to tackle corruption.

International Secretariat

The International Secretariat’s relationship with chapters is one of mutual support. It focuses on the global and regional fight against corruption, and assists national chapters in enhancing their anti-corruption skills. The Secretariat coordinates initiatives within geographical regions and provides methodological support on the tools and techniques to fight corruption.

The Berlin-based Secretariat also serves as the driving force on international issues such as anti-corruption conventions, and other cross-border initiatives. It serves as a knowledge management centre, capturing and disseminating best practice and developing new approaches to tackle corruption.

Governance of Transparency International

Transparency International is governed by its Charter. Its ultimate decision-making body is an Annual Membership Meeting, which brings together accredited national chapters and individual members, and elects the Board of Directors, TI's central governing body.

The National Chapter Accreditation and Individual Members Appointment Policy regulate the membership procedure. National chapter guidelines assist National Chapters in setting up or pursuing their operations.

The International Secretariat supports the national chapters and implements the international agenda. An Advisory Council, consisting of prominent individuals of international standing, advises the movement.

Ethics at Transparency International

The Statement of Vision, Values and Guiding Principles provides the ethical framework for Transparency International. The Board of Directors, the International Secretariat and the national chapters adapt it to their particular circumstances, and develop their own individual codes of ethics.

TI is governed internally by its Conflict of Interest Policy and Codes of Conduct for its different bodies. The Conflict of Interest Policy establishes standards for situations in which the interests and values of the TI movement appear to be in conflict with the personal interests of individuals to whom the movement has entrusted specific tasks and obligations.

The TI Secretariat Code of Conduct guides its staff in their day-to-day work, interactions, and decision-making. The Code of Conduct of the Board of Directors guides the work of its members, and includes a Register of Interests. National chapters develop their own Codes of Conduct, including a Register of Interests for the members of their Board, consistent with the Movement’s standards.

The Ethics Committee provides advice on ethical questions to the Board of Directors, to national chapters and to the Secretariat.