Building a transparent society
The Transparency Somalia Initiative (TSI) is an independent organization committed to promoting accountability, transparency, and good governance across the nation. Our mission is to build a society rooted in integrity and public trust by addressing corruption and strengthening institutional systems.
By serving as a vital link between public institutions and the Somali people, we ensure that national resources are managed with honesty. Leveraging technology, research, and policy advocacy, we empower both government and civil society to uphold ethical governance. We are dedicated to fostering open data and sustainable reforms that restore public trust and pave the way for lasting development.
We believe that a corruption-free future is possible when fairness and integrity prevail.
CPI 2025_Somalia
In the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, Somalia and South Sudan are tied at the bottom of the global rankings, each recording a stagnant score of 9. This dual ranking marks a grim milestone for the region, signaling that neither nation has yet found the institutional momentum required to distance itself from the index’s lowest tier. The result reflects a state of total stagnation for Somalia, whose score has remained unchanged since 2024 despite the introduction of new anti-corruption rhetoric and policy frameworks.
Impact
Since its establishment as an independent civil society organization, the Transparency Somalia Initiative (TSI) has been fostering good governance principles of transparency and accountability in the management and use of public resources in Somalia. TSI has engaged various strategic stakeholders including community leaders and civil society; youth from various Higher Learning Institutions; Government Officials, Ministries, Project Coordination Units (PCU); Parliamentary Oversight Committees, Elected Representatives (Members of Parliament, State Representatives, Elders); and media houses.
Strategic Brief: Bridging the Implementation Gap in Somalia’s Anti-Corruption Framework
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TSI Policy Analysis: The National Transformation Plan (2025-2029) and the Imperative of Anti-Corruption
Mogadishu, Somalia – [October 10 2025]: The Federal Government of Somalia’s formal adoption of the…
Global Development Goals
We align our work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to contribute to global efforts for a better future.
