Partnership for Transparency, officially named Partnership for Transparency Fund is a
not-for-profit
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anti-corruption organization that tackles small scale
corruption
Corruption is a form of dishonesty or a criminal offense which is undertaken by a person or an organization which is entrusted in a position of authority, in order to acquire illicit benefits or abuse power for one's personal gain. Corruption m ...
around the world. Founded in 2000, the organization is headquartered in
Washington, DC, with affiliates in the
Philippines,
India,
South Africa and
Germany.
The organization provides technical assistance and mobilizes resources to aid partner civil society organizations (CSOs) that engage citizens in actions to improve governance, increase transparency and reduce corruption in developing countries. The stated mission is to advance innovative citizen-led approaches to improve governance, increase transparency, promote the rule of law and reduce corruption in developing and emerging countries. In one part of India, an investment of under $300,000 over three years saw corruption reduced in the public distribution system, helping over 48,000 families.
An independent review by the
Department for International Development
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found Partnership for Transparency (PTF) to be effective and encouraged donors to support them. Since its inception, PTF has supported 162 civil society organizations in 66 countries completing over 260 projects. PTF's model relies on the support of volunteer professionals who provide pro-bono assistance.
Weblinks
Website of the Partnership for Transparency Fund
Organizations established in 2000
Anti-corruption non-governmental organizations