Recommendation of the Council on Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying and Influence

This Recommendation is the first international standard to address transparency and integrity risks related to lobbying practices. Revised in 2024 to reflect the evolving lobbying and influence landscape, it was developed to help actors in government, business, and civil society reinforce the frameworks for transparency and integrity in policy-making. It recommends the disclosure of lobbying and influence activities conducted on behalf of foreign state interests; the introduction of a regulatory footprint in public decision-making processes; expanded principles on transparency measures for all bodies providing advice to the government; prescriptions for integrity-related measures, such as procedural rules, standards of conduct, and rules on conflicts-of-interest; and more. This resource is a good starting point for better understanding credible measures your organisation can support to enhance the transparency and integrity of lobbying practices.