"Nazaha": 24 government entities met "A'da" requirements
The Public Authority for Anti-Corruption (Nazaha) presented Kuwait’s experience in transitioning the code of conduct from a guiding text to a measurable institutional practice through the “Adaa” project at the Arab Forum, aiming to enhance preventive efforts against corruption in the public sector. This came during Nazaha’s participation today in the forum’s proceedings, held as part of the sixth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Arab Convention against Corruption, hosted by the State of Qatar in cooperation with the Secretariat-General of the Arab League, taking place from the 21st to the 23rd of the current month.
Yasmin Al-Sharhan, the Supervisor of Cooperation with Civil Society Organizations at Nazaha, served as the keynote speaker in the forum’s first session, titled “Codes of Conduct: Implementation Reality and Their Impact on Public Sector Integrity,” where she outlined Kuwait’s experience through the “Adaa” project.
Al-Sharhan explained that “Adaa” represents one of the most prominent preventive measures in the public sector. It is based on the code of professional conduct issued by the Public Service Bureau and rests on four integrated pillars: establishing the necessary administrative infrastructure to enhance compliance with the code; measuring and monitoring employee awareness and behavior; raising awareness and educating staff within institutions; and providing training programs that enable them to effectively implement the code.
She noted that the project has achieved tangible results since its launch, with 24 government entities meeting the requirements for the bronze, silver, and gold stages, and tens of thousands of employees participating in awareness and training programs. Additionally, the annual “Adaa” conference is organized in cooperation with the Public Service Bureau to honor the entities that have met the criteria and showcase their experiences.
She clarified that the project is designed on a progressive system that classifies participating entities into four levels of accreditation (bronze, silver, gold, and diamond). This approach does not merely assess existing achievements but encourages continuous improvement, aiming to integrate professional conduct standards into daily operations and produce measurable impacts. This is complemented by a program to train certified trainers within the entities, ensuring sustainable, self-driven implementation.
