Our History
Coalition for Integrity was Transparency International-USA prior to March 2017. As an independent entity since then, and with the active participation of our distinguished Board, we have played a pivotal role in raising public awareness of the dangerous effects of corruption on societies. We have consistently emphasized that corruption destroys public trust in democratic institutions and denies people the right to accountable, responsive government and the rule of law. Our studies and convened groups have brought increased attention and understanding to the adverse consequences of corruption, including impeding investment, undermining economic growth, reducing market opportunities for legitimate business, and squandering international development assistance.
Among our achievements, we have contributed to securing:
- Agreement of most major exporting nations to prohibit the bribery of foreign public officials in order to gain or retain business through the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions
- Government commitments to prohibit extortion, increase fiscal and investment transparency, reduce bank secrecy, and cooperate in mutual legal assistance through the United Nations Convention against Corruption
- Development of private sector integrity programs and greater global adherence to them, by means of industry-sector initiatives and collaboration with major business organizations
- Action by multilateral development banks and bilateral donor agencies to address corruption risk in their own operations and in the countries where they operate
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The Coalition for Integrity is a non-profit, non-partisan organization committed to promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in the public and private sectors. With an initial focus on overseas corruption, C4I now convenes senior professionals with expertise in law, business, and diplomacy on a variety of topics. Since 2017, C4I has collaborated to promote responsible business practices and sound governance, impact public policy, and advocate for transparency in the private and public sectors.
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C4I’s projects and events provide practical insights and creative solutions to promote integrity, transparency, and accountability. We both anticipate and react.
Through in-depth, evidence-based research, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement, we target a wide range of issues – often at the early stages – such as anti-corruption law and policy at the US federal and OECD levels, US state ethics and transparency law and regulation, infrastructure funding safeguarding, and machine learning to assist with corporate compliance.
C4I equips senior business executives, policymakers, and civil society with tools and ideas that help uphold critical “rule of law” and “fair market” priorities.
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