Nizahah concludes coordination meetings with relevant entities on the Kuwait Strategy for Enhancing Integrity and Combating Corruption '2027-2033'

The Public Authority for Combating Corruption (Nazaha) concluded a series of coordination and technical meetings with relevant government entities on the initiatives of the Kuwait Strategy for Enhancing Integrity and Combating Corruption for the period (2027-2033). These meetings were held in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as part of Nazaha’s efforts to finalize and launch the strategy, strengthen national partnership, and enhance institutional integration within the anti-corruption prevention and combat framework.

The meetings saw participation from national entities responsible for leading and contributing to the implementation of the strategic initiatives. They served as a platform for technical dialogue, exchange of expertise and perspectives, discussion of proposed initiatives in terms of their scope and expected outputs, clarification of roles and responsibilities between leading and supporting entities, and exploration of opportunities for integration with existing national projects and efforts.

Nazaha emphasized that these meetings embody a participatory approach based on the principle that enhancing integrity and combating corruption is a shared national responsibility. The success of the strategy relies on the integration of roles and synergy among national institutions, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of joint government action and contributing to building a system more capable of preventing and addressing corruption.

The Authority commended the engagement of participating entities and the expertise, technical insights, and constructive proposals they provided, which enriched discussions on strategic initiatives. It affirmed that national entities are not merely participants in drafting the strategy, but essential partners in shaping its initiatives, leading their implementation, and achieving their results. This cooperation reflects the importance of institutional ownership and shared responsibility in realizing national objectives.

Regarding the outcomes of the meetings, Nazaha clarified that discussions covered the review of proposed strategic initiatives, identification of implementation requirements, examination of the distribution of institutional roles and responsibilities, and monitoring of potential risks and challenges along with ways to address them, all of which support the development of initiatives and enhance their readiness for subsequent stages.

Nazaha explained that the meeting outputs will serve as a key input for finalizing the review and development of strategic initiative cards, and for harmonizing the results of technical discussions in coordination with the UNDP and relevant national entities, paving the way for completing the necessary procedures to approve the strategy and transition to the operational planning and implementation preparation phase.

The Authority stressed that the upcoming phase will be based on the achieved coordination and institutional understanding, with a focus on clear responsibilities, identification of implementation requirements, and enhanced integration among entities. This will lay the groundwork for translating strategic directions into actionable and measurable national initiatives and projects that contribute to achieving tangible and sustainable results.

Nazaha concluded by expressing its appreciation to the participating national entities and the UNDP for their cooperation and contributions. It affirmed that the partnership established during the strategy’s preparation constitutes a fundamental pillar for its successful implementation, and that enhancing integrity, transparency, and the prevention and combat of corruption requires continued joint efforts and national synergy. This supports the efficiency of public institutions, strengthens public trust in them, and contributes to realizing Kuwait’s aspirations for more effective and sustainable governance.