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At the Transnational Institute (TNI), we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and accountability in our work. Our certifications and charity statuses reflect our dedication to transparency, ethical practices, and impactful social justice initiatives.

TNI upholds high standards of accountability and quality through a range of certifications and charity statuses:

  • Partos 9001 Certification: TNI is certified under the Partos 9001 standard, a specialised adaptation of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, tailored to meet the specific requirements of organisations in the development and humanitarian sector. This certification reflects TNI's commitment to transparency, ethical practices, and operational excellence in its advocacy and research work.
  • ISO Certification (ICO): TNI complies with the ISO 9001:2015 standard, an internationally recognised benchmark for quality management. Certified through the International Certification Organisation (ICO), this standard demonstrates TNI’s dedication to continuous improvement, rigorous quality control, and consistent service delivery across its projects.
  • ANBI Status: Recognised as a Public Benefit Organisation (ANBI) by the Dutch Tax Authority, TNI holds ANBI status, which offers Dutch donors tax advantages on their contributions. This status reinforces TNI's dedication to public benefit and assures donors of our commitment to transparency and social impact.
  • European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity: TNI is committed to adhering to the principles outlined in the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity. This framework guides our research practices, ensuring transparency, honesty, and responsibility in all our scholarly activities.
  • Gender Equity and Diversity Plan: TNI believes in the equality of all people. We reject all forms of discrimination, including racism, sexism, ageism, ableism, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia. We value diversity in our organisation.
  •  Articles of Association in Dutch or for English please scroll down in the document. 

Through these certifications and charity statuses, TNI remains dedicated to the highest standards of accountability and integrity in its work to promote social justice globally.