Our Work

At TI-Z, we seek to influence change at two levels, namely systemic change at institutional and policy levels and attitudinal and behavioural change at personal level, focusing on the individuals. We do so, on one side, by strengthening citizen’s demand for transparency and accountability at local and national level, and on the other by pushing for better institutions and regulations and more accountability on the side of duty-bearers.

Our action is declined across the five main strategic focus areas outlined in the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan: active citizenship and community action; governance and institutional strengthening; public resources management; climate change and environmental sustainability; and high performing organization. These are primarily financed through our core funding provided by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), which currently amounts to 28.480.000 k (the equivalent of USD 1.14 million) accounting for 69% of our total annual budget. Find out more in our menu below.

In addition to our strategic focus areas, we also implement projects funded by other sources. These are integrated within the sphere of our core action. Currently, TI-Z implements 07 projects and 02 small grants for a total amount of total amount of USD 516.000 (31% of our budget). Find out more in our menu below.

Our action is not limited to the national level. We have established volunteer-based community structures called -Transparency Action Groups and District Working Groups, respectively located in 14 and 3 districts of Zambia respectively. By acting as a reference point for receiving complaints and grievances at the local level, investigating wrong-doing, and reporting on corruption cases, they serve as a crucial bridge between the national and the local level in the fight against corruption in Zambia. Find out more in our map below.