Who We Are

About Us

Transparency International Zimbabwe (TI Z) is a non- profit, non- partisan, systems orientated local chapter of the international movement against corruption. Its broad mandate is to fight corruption and related vices through networks of integrity. It was established in 1996 and became accredited as a national chapter in 2001, as one of six such chapters in Southern Africa. National TI chapters are independent non-governmental organisations, with their own governance structures and funding sources. They are supervised by an international board, which reviews each chapter every three years.

Since inception, TI Z has strategically partnered with the private and public sectors, with the aim of advancing good governance in Zimbabwe. The organization’s work has consistently focused on preventing and combating corruption, within its non- partisan values and approaches.

TI Z holds that corruption can be effectively tackled where democratic values thrive. In this regard, TI Z’s work is built on a belief that people-centred and accountable governance systems and processes are central to transparency. TI Zimbabwe’s work is anchored on transparency, accountability, integrity, fairness, courage of conviction and learning.

Our Vision

A Zimbabwean society free from all forms and practices of corruption.

Our Mission

To combat corruption, hold power to account and promote transparency, accountability, and integrity in all sectors of society.

Our History

From the beginning, it was evident that the battle against corruption could not be fought on the global level alone, but needed to be fought on national levels as well. Therefore, Transparency International (TI) combined global advocacy with an expanding network of National Chapters.

Today, TI has become a global network of over 90 National Chapters. TI Zimbabwe (TI Z) was established in 1996 and became accredited a national chapter in 2001. TI Z is one of six chapters in Southern Africa. National Chapters are independent non-governmental organisations in their own right, with their own governance structures and funding sources. They are supervised by an international board, which reviews each chapter every three years.

The TI Secretariat (TI –S) in Berlin provides assistance and coordination in the form of research and advocacy methodologies, thematic expertise, cross-border programs and institutional development support. TI –S also has a rapid response unit to help chapters address urgent issues, security, advocacy etc.

TIZ has over 20 years of experience and partners with various stakeholders in the fight against corruption in Zimbabwe.