IATI Governing Board Elections 2026

Updated: 18 March 2026

New Governing Board Elected

The new Governing Board of the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) has been confirmed following elections that closed on 13 March 2026. We thank all candidates who stood for election and the IATI members who participated in the voting process.

The Governing Board plays a key role in guiding IATI’s strategic direction and supporting the continued development and implementation of the IATI Standard. Newly elected representatives will take up their roles from 1 April 2026 for a two-year term.

The following members will comprise the IATI Governing Board for the 2026–2028 term:

Providers of development cooperation

  • African Development Bank – Horia Sohir Debbiche, Principal Results and Transparency Officer
  • UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – Jack Lightley, ODA Transparency Team Leader

Partner countries

  • Government of Lesotho – Motai Ramokoinihi, Senior Economic Planner, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning
  • Government of Sierra Leone – Abie Elizabeth Kamara, Director, Development Assistance Coordination Office, Ministry of Planning and Economic Development

CSOs and others

  • AfroLeadership – Charlie Martial Ngounou, President
  • Fields Data – Anand Nair, Co-Founder and Managing Director

Technical seat

  • World Bank – Craig Hammer, Manager, Office of the World Bank Group Chief Statistician & Development Data Group

At their upcoming first meeting on 1 April 2026, the newly appointed Board members will select the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Governing Board.

What the Governing Board does

The IATI Governing Board represents the IATI membership. It provides strategic oversight and leadership for the initiative.

The Board:

  • Sets IATI’s strategic direction
  • Approves the annual workplan and budget
  • Oversees progress against the strategic plan
  • Promotes IATI as a global public good for transparency and effective international cooperation

Board composition

The Governing Board consists of seven seats:

  • Six caucus representation seats
    • Two from Providers of development cooperation
    • Two from Partner country governments
    • Two from Civil society, private sector, and other members
  • One technical community seat, elected by the full membership

The Board elects its own Chair and Vice-Chair.

Who can stand for election

All IATI members in good financial standing are eligible to stand for the Governing Board, in line with IATI’s Standard Operating Procedures.

Board members are expected to:

  • Meet good standing requirements throughout their term
  • Uphold the Code of Conduct for Board Members
  • Act transparently and declare any conflicts of interest

Board roles are voluntary and unpaid.

Election process and timeline

The 2026 Governing Board elections will follow a four-stage, member-led process.

  • Call for Expressions of Interest
    12–31 January 2026
  • Informal constituency consultations
    2–13 February 2026
  • Formal nominations
    16–27 February 2026
  • Voting and confirmation (if required)
    2–13 March 2026
  • Announcement of the new Governing Board
    By 18 March 2026
  • New Governing Board takes office
    1 April 2026

Staying informed

This page will be updated regularly as the elections progress. Members are encouraged to check back regularly for updates.

Key documents

Full details of the election process, principles, and timeline are available below.

This paper is based on IATI’s Standard Operating Procedures (July 2024, Revision 8), drawing on Annex IV, Annex V and Annex VI.

Contact

For questions about the Governing Board Elections 2026, please contact the IATI Secretariat.