Transparency International Zambia

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) is a local chapter of the global civil society movement Transparency International, which is dedicated to the fight against corruption and the promotion of transparency, integrity, accountability and generally good governance in the discharge of public functions. TI-Z is a non-profit making non-governmental organization with a registered office in Lusaka and has been in existence since June 2000. Vision: A Zambia anchored on citizens and institutions of integrity. Mission: A leading anti-corruption crusader contributing to Zambia’s development based on a culture of integrity, transparency and accountability through the promotion of good governance and zero tolerance to corruption. TI-Z’s main goal is to contribute to the reduction of corruption through promotion of good governance in Zambia by upholding the following general organizational objectives: • To effectively and efficiently play the role of a watchdog institution against corruption and to be catalytic in the promotion of integrity and good governance in Zambia; • To promote constructive debate and dialogue among various actors on the situation of corruption, good governance and integrity in Zambia; • To develop sustainable coalitions for the purposes of joint action and enhance information sharing among various stakeholders; and • To develop the organizational and human capacities of various actors to effectively deal with issues of corruption, good governance and integrity. In the last 20 years of its operation in Zambia, TI-Z has contributed to Zambia’s good governance through promotion of integrity, transparency and accountability in the country’s governance structures and processes at different levels.