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Defence Integrity Action Fund

Civil society plays a unique and crucial role in countering defence corruption and increasing transparency, accountability and integrity in the sector. It can:

  • Produce high-quality research, identifying defence corruption risks and setting global transparency standards;
  • Collaborate with ministries of defence, oversight institutions, and the armed forces to build their capacity to improve transparency and integrity;
  • Creating will for change, holding their governments to account and campaigning for positive change in the defence sector.

Created in 2016, the Defence Integrity Action Fund (DIAF) is a way for Transparency International – Defence & Security to support Transparency International chapters or partner organisations in their efforts to improve defence governance. We fund innovative research projects, work with partners to help create anti-corruption plans, and support expertise building and coordination between national or regional civil society organisations. Grants are awarded through a fair and competitive process and reflect the strength of project proposals and donor priorities.

So far, we have funded 10 chapters and partner organisations for projects ranging from improving transparency in defence procurement to researching the link between corruption and staff retention in defence institutions and producing a national version of the Defence Companies Index on Anti-Corruption and Corporate Transparency (DCI).

For questions related to the Defence Integrity Action Fund, please do not hesitate to get in touch at defence@transparency.org. Please note that the call for proposals for 2019 is currently closed.

Relevant Publications
PDF cover of Securing Integrity, Fostering Peace
Securing Integrity, Fostering Peace
PDF cover of Securing progress: mapping opportunities for anti-corruption in security sector reform frameworks
Securing progress: mapping opportunities for anti-corruption in security sector reform frameworks
PDF cover of TI-DS Spotlight: Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16.5
TI-DS Spotlight: Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16.5
PDF cover of Corruption risk and military operations: a strategic priority to be addressed
Corruption risk and military operations: a strategic priority to be addressed
PDF cover of Réforme du secteur de la sécurité
Réforme du secteur de la sécurité
PDF cover of Anti-corruption in security sector reform: The key to sustainable peace and stability
Anti-corruption in security sector reform: The key to sustainable peace and stability
PDF cover of Des millions de dollars disparus « Nos auditeurs ont besoin d’autonomie » – des solutions pour mettre fin à la corruption qui alimente l’insécurité au Sahel.
Des millions de dollars disparus « Nos auditeurs ont besoin d’autonomie » – des solutions pour mettre fin à la corruption qui alimente l’insécurité au Sahel.
PDF cover of Millions of dollars missing – ‘Our auditors need autonomy’ – solutions to stem the corruption fuelling Sahel insecurity
Millions of dollars missing – ‘Our auditors need autonomy’ – solutions to stem the corruption fuelling Sahel insecurity
PDF cover of TI-DS Factsheet: Access to Information
TI-DS Factsheet: Access to Information
PDF cover of Private Military and Security Companies: How they fuel corruption and conflict risks and the need for regulation
Private Military and Security Companies: How they fuel corruption and conflict risks and the need for regulation
PDF cover of Hidden Costs: US private military and security companies and the risks of corruption and conflict
Hidden Costs: US private military and security companies and the risks of corruption and conflict
PDF cover of GDI 2020 Global Report: Disruption, Democratic Governance, and Corruption Risk in Defence Institutions
GDI 2020 Global Report: Disruption, Democratic Governance, and Corruption Risk in Defence Institutions
PDF cover of Defence Companies Index on Anti-Corruption and Corporate Transparency 2020: Key Findings
Defence Companies Index on Anti-Corruption and Corporate Transparency 2020: Key Findings
PDF cover of Strategy 2021-2023
Strategy 2021-2023
PDF cover of Defence Industry Influence on European Policy Agendas: Findings from Germany and Italy
Defence Industry Influence on European Policy Agendas: Findings from Germany and Italy
PDF cover of Defence industry influence in Italy: Analysing defence industry influence on the Italian policy agenda
Defence industry influence in Italy: Analysing defence industry influence on the Italian policy agenda
PDF cover of Analisi dell’influenza dell’industria della difesa sull’agenda politica italiana
Analisi dell’influenza dell’industria della difesa sull’agenda politica italiana
PDF cover of Le Dénominateur Commum: Dans quelle mesure la corruption au sein du secteur de la sécurité alimente-t-elle l’insécurité en Afrique de l’Ouest?
Le Dénominateur Commum: Dans quelle mesure la corruption au sein du secteur de la sécurité alimente-t-elle l’insécurité en Afrique de l’Ouest?
PDF cover of L’Elément Manquant: lutter contre la corruption au travers des processus de réforme du secteur de la sécurité en Afrique de l’Ouest
L’Elément Manquant: lutter contre la corruption au travers des processus de réforme du secteur de la sécurité en Afrique de l’Ouest
PDF cover of The Common Denominator: How Corruption in the Security Sector Fuels Insecurity in West Africa
The Common Denominator: How Corruption in the Security Sector Fuels Insecurity in West Africa
PDF cover of The Missing Element: Addressing Corruption through Security Sector Reform in West Africa
The Missing Element: Addressing Corruption through Security Sector Reform in West Africa
PDF cover of Defence Companies Index on Anti-Corruption and Corporate Transparency 2020: Methods Paper
Defence Companies Index on Anti-Corruption and Corporate Transparency 2020: Methods Paper
PDF cover of Defence Companies Index on Anti-Corruption and Corporate Transparency 2020: Questionnaire and Model Answers
Defence Companies Index on Anti-Corruption and Corporate Transparency 2020: Questionnaire and Model Answers
PDF cover of Progress [Un]Made – Defence Governance in Central and Eastern Europe
Progress [Un]Made – Defence Governance in Central and Eastern Europe
PDF cover of Defence industry influence in Germany: Analysing defence industry influence on the German Policy Agenda
Defence industry influence in Germany: Analysing defence industry influence on the German Policy Agenda
PDF cover of Analyse des Einflusses der Rüstungsindustrie auf die Politik in Deutschland
Analyse des Einflusses der Rüstungsindustrie auf die Politik in Deutschland
PDF cover of Trends in Defence & Security Corruption Arising from COVID-19
Trends in Defence & Security Corruption Arising from COVID-19
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Security sector reforms and COVID-19: Why anti-corruption matters more than ever
PDF cover of Holes In The Net: US Arms Export Control Gaps In Combatting Corruption
Holes In The Net: US Arms Export Control Gaps In Combatting Corruption
PDF cover of A Mutual Extortion Racket: The Military Industrial Complex and US Foreign Policy – The Cases of Saudi Arabia & UAE
A Mutual Extortion Racket: The Military Industrial Complex and US Foreign Policy – The Cases of Saudi Arabia & UAE
PDF cover of Corruption as Statecraft: Using Corrupt Practices as Foreign Policy Tools
Corruption as Statecraft: Using Corrupt Practices as Foreign Policy Tools
PDF cover of Building Integrity in Mali’s Defence and Security Sector
Building Integrity in Mali’s Defence and Security Sector
PDF cover of An Assessment of Corruption Risks in UN Peacekeeping Operations
An Assessment of Corruption Risks in UN Peacekeeping Operations
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Corruption Risks and UN Peace Operations
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Corruption and Plan Colombia: The Missing Link
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Corruption and Military Operations: A Note for Commanders
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Intervening Without Corruption: Guidance for Political-Military Planners
PDF cover of Military Involvement in Oil Theft in the Niger Delta
Military Involvement in Oil Theft in the Niger Delta
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From Text to Practice: Applying Tunisia’s Access to Information Law to Defence
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Poor Governance and Corruption in Ukraine’s Defence Housing System: Risks and Recommendations
PDF cover of Six Red Flags: The Most Frequent Corruption Risks in Ukraine’s Defence Procurement
Six Red Flags: The Most Frequent Corruption Risks in Ukraine’s Defence Procurement
PDF cover of Out of the Shadows: Promoting Openness and Accountability in the Global Defence Industry
Out of the Shadows: Promoting Openness and Accountability in the Global Defence Industry
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Reducing Corruption on Operations: A Tool for International Organisations
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Global Standards for Responsible Defence Governance
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Camouflaged Cash: How ‘Security Votes’ Fuel Corruption in Nigeria
PDF cover of Tackling Corruption Risks in Tunisia’s Defence Sector
Tackling Corruption Risks in Tunisia’s Defence Sector
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The Officers’ Republic: The Egyptian Military and Abuse of Power
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TI-DS Briefing – Corruption: A Pitfall for Peace & Justice
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Just What the Doctor Ordered: Corruption Risks in the Ukranian Military’s Medical Supply
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The Fifth Column: Understanding the Relationship Between Corruption and Conflict
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Mission Made Possible: External Oversight and Anti-Corruption in Fragile States
PDF cover of Making the System Work: Enhancing Security Assistance For Ukraine
Making the System Work: Enhancing Security Assistance For Ukraine
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Weaponising Transparency: Defence Procurement Reform as a Counterterrorism Strategy in Nigeria
PDF cover of The Big Spin: Corruption and the growth of violent extremism
The Big Spin: Corruption and the growth of violent extremism
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NAKO Terms of Reference
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NAKO Members
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NAKO Mandate
PDF cover of Evaluation of the functioning and impact of the EU Defence and Security Public Procurement Directive (2009/81/EC) across 20 EU states
Evaluation of the functioning and impact of the EU Defence and Security Public Procurement Directive (2009/81/EC) across 20 EU states
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Licence to Bribe? Reducing corruption risks around the use of agents in defence procurement
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Policy Brief: Strengthening Accountability in the Nigeria Defence Sector
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Corruption & Peace Operations: Risks and recommendations for Troop Contributing Countries and the United Nations
PDF cover of Defence Companies Anti-Corruption Index 2015
Defence Companies Anti-Corruption Index 2015
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Security assistance, corruption and fragile environments: Exploring the case of Mali 2001-2012
PDF cover of Advocating for Peace, Justice and Security in Honduras
Advocating for Peace, Justice and Security in Honduras
PDF cover of MSC 2015: Corruption Threats to Stabilisation Missions and Defence Capacity Building
MSC 2015: Corruption Threats to Stabilisation Missions and Defence Capacity Building
PDF cover of Suspension & Debarment: Strengthening integrity in international defence contracting
Suspension & Debarment: Strengthening integrity in international defence contracting
PDF cover of Avgustina Tzvetkova: An interview with the Deputy Defence Minister of Bulgaria 2009 – 2013
Avgustina Tzvetkova: An interview with the Deputy Defence Minister of Bulgaria 2009 – 2013
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Identifying Corruption Threats in the Defence and Security Sector: Empirical evidence using the Government Defence Anti-Corruption Index
PDF cover of Corruption Threats & International Missions: Practical guidance for leaders
Corruption Threats & International Missions: Practical guidance for leaders
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Single Sourcing: A multi-country analysis of non-competitive defence procurement
PDF cover of Classified Information: A review of current legislation across 15 countries & the EU
Classified Information: A review of current legislation across 15 countries & the EU
PDF cover of The extent of single sourcing in defence procurement and its relevance as a corruption risk: A first look
The extent of single sourcing in defence procurement and its relevance as a corruption risk: A first look
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Chapter: Unveiling the ‘Shadow World’ – Civil Society Engagement and Public Control of the Defense Sector
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Chapter: Defence procurement – understanding, identifying and addressing corruption risks
PDF cover of Étude sur les aspects de l’intégrité de la Force de Défense Nationale du Burundi
Étude sur les aspects de l’intégrité de la Force de Défense Nationale du Burundi
PDF cover of Building Integrity in UK defence: Practical recommendations to reduce corruption risk
Building Integrity in UK defence: Practical recommendations to reduce corruption risk
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Corruption & peacekeeping: Strengthening peacekeeping and the UN
PDF cover of Training the military and defence and security officials in understanding and preventing corruption
Training the military and defence and security officials in understanding and preventing corruption
PDF cover of Anti-corruption training course in Kabul for Afghan MOD and MOI senior officers
Anti-corruption training course in Kabul for Afghan MOD and MOI senior officers
PDF cover of Codes of conduct in defence ministries and armed forces: What makes a good code of conduct? A multi-country study (Arabic)
Codes of conduct in defence ministries and armed forces: What makes a good code of conduct? A multi-country study (Arabic)
PDF cover of Building integrity and reducing corruption in defence & security: 20 practical reforms (Spanish)
Building integrity and reducing corruption in defence & security: 20 practical reforms (Spanish)
PDF cover of The 3rd line of defence: How audits can help address defence corruption
The 3rd line of defence: How audits can help address defence corruption
PDF cover of Due diligence and corruption risk in defence industry offsets programmes
Due diligence and corruption risk in defence industry offsets programmes
PDF cover of Military-owned businesses: Corruption risk & reform
Military-owned businesses: Corruption risk & reform
PDF cover of Counter corruption reform in post-conflict countries
Counter corruption reform in post-conflict countries
PDF cover of The transparency of national defence budgets
The transparency of national defence budgets
PDF cover of Organised crime, corruption and the vulnerability of defence and security forces
Organised crime, corruption and the vulnerability of defence and security forces
PDF cover of A review of anti-corruption reform measures in the defence sector in Colombia
A review of anti-corruption reform measures in the defence sector in Colombia
PDF cover of Codes of conduct in defence ministries and armed forces: What makes a good code of conduct? A multi-country study
Codes of conduct in defence ministries and armed forces: What makes a good code of conduct? A multi-country study
PDF cover of Building integrity and reducing corruption in defence & security: 20 practical reforms
Building integrity and reducing corruption in defence & security: 20 practical reforms
PDF cover of Defence offsets: Addressing the risks of corruption & raising transparency
Defence offsets: Addressing the risks of corruption & raising transparency
PDF cover of Corruption & Security Assistance: Recommendations for donor states
Corruption & Security Assistance: Recommendations for donor states
PDF cover of Corruption Threats Assessment in Higher Military Education
Corruption Threats Assessment in Higher Military Education