IATI Governing Board Elections 2026

Updated: 23 December 2025

The next IATI Governing Board elections will take place in quarter 1 of 2026.

Seven Board members will be elected for a two-year term, starting on 1 April 2026. The election process will conclude by mid-March 2026 to allow time for induction and handover. This page provides an overview of the elections and key dates. Full details are set out in the official information paper, which is available below.

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. It will provide the latest information on the Call for Expressions of Interest, nomination forms and guidance, key dates, and voting arrangements where applicable. 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.