The winners of the International Collective Action Awards 2026 were announced on 9 June during the International Collective Action Conference in Basel, Switzerland.

Presented by the Basel Institute on Governance, the Awards recognise outstanding initiatives that demonstrate the power of Collective Action to address corruption, strengthen business integrity and contribute to fairer and more transparent markets.

Alliance for Integrity: Outstanding Achievements award

The Gretta Fenner Outstanding Achievement in Collective Action Award 2026 was awarded to Alliance for Integrity.

The initiative was recognised for building one of the world’s largest business integrity Collective Action networks, bringing together companies, business associations, governments and civil society organisations across 16 countries.

Through practical training, dialogue and collaboration, Alliance for Integrity has helped thousands of businesses – particularly small and medium-sized enterprises – strengthen their integrity and compliance practices. The initiative demonstrates how Collective Action can be scaled across different regions and contexts to create lasting impact.

CoST Malawi’s Red Flags Algorithm: Inspirational Newcomer award

The Collective Action Inspirational Newcomer Award 2026 was awarded to CoST Malawi Infrastructure Transparency Initiative: Red Flags Algorithm.

The initiative was recognised for its innovative approach to strengthening transparency and accountability in public infrastructure projects.

At the centre of the initiative is the Red Flags Algorithm, integrated into Malawi’s Information Platform for Public Infrastructure, which helps identify potential corruption risks and anomalies in project data.

By combining technology, transparency and multi-stakeholder collaboration, the initiative is helping improve oversight of public infrastructure investments and strengthen public trust.

Recognising excellence in Collective Action

The International Collective Action Awards celebrate initiatives that bring together businesses, governments, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to address shared integrity challenges that no single actor can solve alone.

The Basel Institute congratulates the winners and all finalists for their commitment to advancing integrity and accountability through Collective Action. Their achievements demonstrate the continued importance of collaboration in addressing corruption risks and promoting responsible business conduct around the world.

The Conference and Awards are supported by the Siemens Integrity Initiative.