Transnational Institute Putting ideas into movement since 1974
The Transnational Institute (TNI) is an international research and advocacy institute committed to building a just, democratic, and sustainable planet. For over 50 years, TNI has served as a unique nexus between social movements, engaged scholars, and policymakers.
Mission & Vision
TNI envisions a world of peace, equity and democracy on a sustainable planet brought about and sustained by an informed and engaged citizenry.
How we work
TNI has a reputation for well researched analysis on key global issues long before they become mainstream concerns. As a non-sectarian institute made up of researchers, scholar-activists and movement-builders, TNI uniquely combines a ‘big picture’ analysis with proposals and solutions that are both just and pragmatic. Our capacity to build long-term respectful mutual relationships with strategic social movements is helping put radical ideas into movement.
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Research Activist scholarship
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Partnerships Activists, academics, policy-makers and media
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Stories of success Impact and transformation
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What they say about us Testimonials
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Strategic plan Planning: 2021-2026
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Topics An overview of the topics TNI works on.
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Our standards and certifications Quality and compliance
TNI throughout its history has:
- Frequently identified crucial issues on the horizon
- Been bold in tackling structures of power
- Had a deep mutually respectful relationship with grassroots movements
- Brought together and catalysed networks
- Dedicated itself to putting forward alternative proposals
Who we are
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President & Supervisory Board Ensuring TNI's sustainable future
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Fellowship Network of internationalist intellectuals with a track record of progressive activist-scholarship
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Staff, volunteers, consultants TNI employs 29 people and also works with regular freelancers, consultants and our cherished volunteers
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Vacancies & Internships Want to work with the Transnational Institute?
Achievements in 2024
For 50 years, TNI has worked to catalyse transformative change. In 2024, together with global allies, we demonstrated what real alternatives look like and how to achieve them.
Our energy democracy work is gaining ground, challenging green colonialism and unjust transitions. We helped advance a new vision for trade and investment justice through the 2024 Entebbe Declaration, and continue to push back against corporate-driven systems like the Energy Charter Treaty.
In a time of rising militarisation and digital capitalism, TNI is building bridges between struggles—from Palestine to Myanmar, from climate justice to AI governance. As we marked our 50th anniversary, we reaffirmed our commitment to internationalism and solidarity to shape a just, democratic and peaceful future.
Funding & finances
TNI is committed to the principles of independence, transparency, and accountability. TNI’s financial reporting was rated 5 stars for ‘excellence’ by the Transparify initiative.
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Finances A list of TNI's annual audited financial reports
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Annual reports TNI's annual activity reporting
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ANBI Public benefit organisation
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Ideas into Movement Support our work
Ideas into Movement
Almost 50 years of striding for global peace, equity and democracy.
