﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><StrategicPlan xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.stratml.net http://www.schema-archive.com/xml.gov/stratml/v1r0/cur/StrategicPlan.xsd" xmlns="http://www.stratml.net" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"><!--This document transformed using a tool developed by Drybridge Technologies for information navigate to http://www.drybridge.com--><!--The schema posted at http://www.schema-archive.com is provided as a courtesy for on-line validation of various standards. You should verify that the schema provided meets your requirements.--><Name>Transparency International - USA</Name><StrategicPlanCore><Organization><Name>Transparency International - USA</Name><Acronym>TI-USA</Acronym><Identifier>_11cf2870-2f65-4bb0-96d6-edfc1ce0123f</Identifier></Organization><Mission><Description>TI-USA, the US chapter of Transparency International, strives to eliminate bribery, extortion and other corrupt acts, and to increase transparency, integrity and accountability in both government and the private sector at home and abroad. </Description><Identifier>_f620110c-94c0-4143-ba14-42765cb4c9dd</Identifier></Mission><Goal><Name>Coalition Building</Name><Description>Mobilize action working in cooperation with the US Government, private sector, professional associations, international organizations, media and other non-profit organizations.</Description><Identifier>_a5f1c3ec-2fd4-40ed-aa28-f16d3dc893a4</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>1</SequenceIndicator></Goal><Goal><Name>Global Connections</Name><Description>Cooperate with the TI Secretariat in Berlin on the international agenda and with TI national chapters in over 100 countries with in-depth knowledge and local approaches to reform.</Description><Identifier>_5b455306-e951-4ad5-bbd7-7410dac112f2</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>2</SequenceIndicator></Goal><Goal><Name>US Leadership</Name><Description>Through our Board of Directors, Advisory Council and an extensive network of corporate supporters, NGO colleagues and volunteer professionals, [provide leadership in support of our mission] </Description><Identifier>_fa73c9a0-7b8a-42e6-95c5-d55805b9d236</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>3</SequenceIndicator><Objective><Name>U.S. Government Leadership</Name><Description>Encourage the US Government to continue its leadership role in battling global corruption, through high-level policy engagement, technical assistance, and the financial resources needed to achieve practical results</Description><Identifier>_09bab432-3711-4bdf-9fd5-6fabca9ad023</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>3.1</SequenceIndicator></Objective><Objective><Name>Benchmarks</Name><Description>Strive for benchmark performance in the US and consistent standards globally</Description><Identifier>_e2fd414e-f6bb-4bdc-897a-02cb19fa875a</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>3.2</SequenceIndicator></Objective><Objective><Name>Expertise and Guidance</Name><Description>Provide substantive expertise and practical guidance to the US Government, international institutions and the private sector, directly and through publications, conferences, and the media.</Description><Identifier>_b69c44f3-06e6-4c96-b1bc-b03982cb2f96</Identifier><SequenceIndicator>3.3</SequenceIndicator></Objective></Goal></StrategicPlanCore><AdministrativeInformation><PublicationDate>2010-02-08</PublicationDate><Source>http://www.transparency-usa.org/home.htm</Source><Submitter><FirstName>Arthur</FirstName><LastName>Colman (www.drybridge.com)</LastName><EmailAddress>colman@drybridge.com</EmailAddress></Submitter></AdministrativeInformation></StrategicPlan>