TI is a NGO working to counter corruption both in international business transactions and (through a network of National Chapters) at national levels. Operates research, publishing, institution-building and standard setting programmes. In their own words:
‘Our three guiding principles are: build partnerships, proceed step-by-step, and stay non-confrontational. We have learned from experience that corruption can only be kept in check if representatives from government, business and civil society work together to develop standards and procedures they all support. We also know that corruption can’t be rooted out in one big sweep. Rather, fighting it is a step-by-step, project-by-project process. Our non-confrontational approach is necessary to get all relevant parties around the negotiating table.’