# What we do

URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/what-we-do
Type: What We Do
Published: 2019-11-18
Updated: 2026-02-10

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We hold the powerful and corrupt to account, by exposing the systems and networks that enable corruption. We advocate for policies and build coalitions to change the status quo.

Our vision of a corruption-free world is not an end in itself. It is the fight for social and economic justice, human rights, peace and security.

[### Our priorities We focus on issues with the greatest impact on people’s lives. See all our priorities.](https://www.transparency.org/en/our-priorities)   [### Advocacy We advocate for power to be held accountable. Everywhere.](https://www.transparency.org/en/advocacy)   [### Research To end corruption we must first understand it. That’s why we look at what causes corruption and what works against it.](https://www.transparency.org/en/research)   [### Projects Innovative, scalable and evidence-based, our donor-funded multi-country projects provide solutions to prevent and stop corruption. See all our projects.](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects)

## International anti-corruption conference

Bringing together government, business, investigative journalism and civil society, the IACC advances the anti-corruption agenda by promoting knowledge sharing and international cooperation.

[Visit the IACC website](https://iaccseries.org/)