# Our movement's 2026 Annual Membership Meeting URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/news/movement-annual-membership-meeting-2026 Type: News Published: 2026-11-09 Updated: 2026-11-09 --- Transparency International’s global network gathers for its annual governance meeting ![Photo of Transparency International logo on the office wall](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/Transparency-International-entrance-sign.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=3801&h=2138.0625) *Photo: Transparency International* 09 November 2026 Transparency International’s Annual Membership Meeting, which took place online from 6–8 November 2026, brought together national chapter representatives and individual members from across Transparency International. The annual meeting is a key part of our movement’s [governance](https://www.transparency.org/en/the-organisation/our-governance), enabling members to oversee its formal bodies, vote on resolutions, and hold leadership accountable. François Valérian and Ketakandriana Rafitoson were both re-elected as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for another three year-term. Two Board members were also elected for three-year terms: Silvina Bacigalupo (TI Spain) and Bruno Brandão (TI Brazil). The membership formally approved the [Annual Report and Financial Statements](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/transparency-international-2025-while-corruption-spreads-heres-proof-change-is-possible). A resolution amending the accreditation policy was adopted, which allows national chapters-in-formation additional time to achieve full accreditation in exceptional circumstances, subject to Board approval. The change responds to challenges posed by shrinking civic space and global funding cuts. The meeting also reaffirmed Transparency International's strategic priorities and commitment to building a strong, effective global movement against corruption. - [Transparency International's annual report 2025](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/transparency-international-2025-while-corruption-spreads-heres-proof-change-is-possible) ## Regions - [Global](https://www.transparency.org/en/region/global) For any press inquiries please contact ### You might also like... ## [Anti-corruption gaps are leaving democracy in Europe exposed](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/anti-corruption-gaps-leaving-democracy-europe-exposed) News • 15 September 2026 Too many European countries are failing to effectively implement and enforce their anti-corruption laws, while several are rapidly backsliding. ## [COP Talks: Formal Delegations, Informal Access](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/cop30-formal-delegations-informal-access) News • 14 September 2026 Our analysis of EU delegations found 63 fossil fuel-linked representatives accredited through nine EU Member States at COP30, raising concerns over transparency and influence in… ## [Transparency International 2025: while corruption spreads, here's proof change is possible](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/transparency-international-2025-while-corruption-spreads-heres-proof-change-is-possible) News • 17 July 2026 Corruption still involves envelopes of cash under tables in many countries. But it's also evolving. Transparency International's 2025 annual report shows how corruption is taking… ## [Financial intelligence units: Powerful tools against corruption if governments let them work](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/financial-intelligence-units-powerful-tools-against-corruption) News • 24 June 2026 Financial intelligence units can help expose corrupt money flows – but only if governments give them the powers, access and independence to do the job.