Building a Transparent Society

The Transparency Somalia initiative is a reputable Organization established in 2024 with the purpose of fostering transparency, accountability, and good governance in Somalia. we strive to foster a transparent and accountable society where integrity prevails. Operating within Somalia’s legal framework, Transparency Somalia Initiative actively engages stakeholders, conducts rigorous research, and advocates for policy reforms. Our team of professionals, supported by local and international partnerships, works tirelessly to raise awareness about the destructive impact of corruption and develop effective strategies to combat it.

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Our Focus Areas

Research and Analysis

Our organization conducts in-depth research and analysis to understand the root causes of corruption. We utilize rigorous methodologies to examine existing data, identify patterns, and uncover key insights. By understanding the underlying factors contributing to corruption, we can develop comprehensive strategies to address and mitigate its impact effectively.

Policy Advocacy

We actively engage in policy advocacy to drive meaningful change. We work closely with government officials, legislators, and relevant stakeholders to advocate for policy reforms that promote transparency and combat corruption. Through our advocacy efforts, we aim to shape legislation, regulations, and practices that establish a robust framework for transparency and accountability.

Capacity Building

Building capacity is a core aspect of our work. We develop and deliver training programs, workshops, and educational initiatives to empower individuals, organizations, and communities. Our capacity-building efforts focus on enhancing knowledge and skills related to anti-corruption measures, good governance practices, and ethical behavior. By equipping stakeholders with the necessary tools, we empower them to actively contribute to transparency initiatives.

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Spotlight on Corruption:

Best and Worst Performers

For the seventh year in a row, Denmark heads the ranking, with a score of 90. Finland and Singapore take the second and third spots, with scores of 88 and 84, respectively. Scoring 83, New Zealand is outside the top three positions for the first time since 2012, but remains in the top 10, together with Luxembourg (CPI score: 81), Norway (81), Switzerland (81), Sweden (80), the Netherlands (78), Australia (77), Iceland (77) and Ireland (77). Meanwhile, countries experiencing conflict or with highly restricted freedoms and weak democratic institutions occupy the bottom of the index. South Sudan (8), Somalia (9) and Venezuela (10) take the last three spots. Syria (12), Equatorial Guinea (13), Eritrea (13), Libya (13), Yemen (13), Nicaragua (14), Sudan (15) and North Korea (15) complete the list of lowest scorers.

Somalia Corruption Index

According to the 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), Somalia scored a low 9, placing it among the countries with the lowest scores in Sub-Saharan Africa. This reflects the significant challenges that Somalia faces in combating corruption.

The decline in its score suggests a worsening situation, likely exacerbated by ongoing political instability, weak institutions, and a lack of effective anti-corruption measures. This poor performance underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to address corruption, which remains a significant barrier to the country’s development and stability.

Corruption Perceptions Index 2024

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News and Events

The latest updates on the fight against corruption in Somalia

Global Development Goals

Our Impact

Transparency Somalia Initiative works to promote good governance in Somalia by empowering citizens, strengthening government oversight, and influencing policy change. We engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including civil society, youth, government officials, and the media, to build a more transparent and accountable public sector.

Corruption According to the Main Sources of Islam

﴾ وَلَا تَأْكُلُوا أَمْوَالَكُم بَيْنَكُم بِالْبَاطِلِ وَتُدْلُوا بِهَا إِلَى الْحُكَّامِ لِتَأْكُلُوا فَرِيقًا مِّنْ أَمْوَالِ النَّاسِ بِالْإِثْمِ وَأَنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ ﴿
[ البقرة: 188]

And do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly or send it [in bribery] to the rulers in order that [they might aid] you [to] consume a portion of the wealth of the people in sin, while you know [it is unlawful].

(الأعراف – 56) ﴾ وَلَا تُفْسِدُواْ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ بَعْدَ إِصْلَٰحِهَا وَٱدْعُوهُ خَوْفًا وَطَمَعًا ۚ إِنَّ رَحْمَتَ ٱللَّهِ قَرِيبٌ مِّنَ ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ ﴿

{Do no mischief on the earth, after it hath been set in order, but call on Him with fear and longing for the mercy of Allah is near to those who do good}
(Al-Aaraf Sura, Verse 56)

مِنۡ أَجۡلِ ذَٰلِكَ كَتَبۡنَا عَلَىٰ بَنِيٓ إِسۡرَـٰٓءِيلَ أَنَّهُۥ مَن قَتَلَ نَفۡسَۢا بِغَيۡرِ نَفۡسٍ أَوۡ فَسَادٖ فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِ فَكَأَنَّمَا قَتَلَ ٱلنَّاسَ جَمِيعٗا وَمَنۡ أَحۡيَاهَا فَكَأَنَّمَآ أَحۡيَا ٱلنَّا ﴿ ( Al-Ma’idah Ayat 32) ﴾ سَ جَمِيعٗاۚ وَلَقَدۡ جَآءَتۡهُمۡ رُسُلُنَا بِٱلۡبَيِّنَٰتِ ثُمَّ إِنَّ كَثِيرٗا مِّنۡهُم بَعۡدَ ذَٰلِكَ فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِ لَمُسۡرِفُونَ

Because of that, We decreed upon the Children of Israel that whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land – it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one – it is as if he had saved mankind entirely. And our messengers had certainly come to them with clear proofs. Then indeed many of them, [even] after that, throughout the land, were transgressors.

END CORRUPTION

To end corruption, we promote transparency, accountability and integrity at all levels and across all sectors of society.

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