IATI Governing Board Election 2026 Results

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.