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 nearly 50 years, TNI has served as a unique nexus between social movements, engaged scholars and policy makers.
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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Strategic plan Five-year planning
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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
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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Associates 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 2021
Among our many achievements this year was strengthened collaboration with activists from China, North Africa and Eastern Europe. Another was the consolidation of a new inter-sectoral coalition connecting the dots on how global governance of public policy is increasingly captured by large private companies. In line with our new goals, we invested a lot of energy in developing positive narratives aimed at catalysing a popular movement to reclaim public services, as Covid taught us we must. At the policy level, we contributed to some real breakthroughs regarding drug policy, and have succeeded in delegitimating the Energy Charter Treaty, which makes the energy transition that much more difficult and expensive for states. We had our best year ever in terms of media outreach, with particular attention for our pioneering work on climate, militarism and justice.
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.
