Head of 'Nizahat' Confirms Kuwait's Readiness for Full Participation in Phase Two of the UN Anti-Corruption Convention Implementation Mechanism
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صورة: وكالة الأنباء الكويتية (كونا)
Dr. Rana Al-Faris confirmed Kuwait's readiness to fully engage in the second phase of the review mechanism for the implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption during her speech in Vienna.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Dr. Rana Al-Faris, Chairperson of the Public Authority for Combating Corruption (Nazaha), affirmed Kuwait’s full readiness to engage in the second phase of the implementation review mechanism of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), reflecting Kuwait’s commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at enhancing integrity and combating corruption. This was stated in a press release issued by Nazaha on Friday, during Kuwait’s statement at the extraordinary session of the Conference of the States Parties to UNCAC in Vienna. Dr. Al-Faris emphasized the significance of this session as a milestone in the Convention’s trajectory, noting its role in establishing procedural foundations for the second phase of the implementation review mechanism through the adoption of a reference self-assessment checklist, a revised standard timetable for country reviews, a simplified plan for country review reports, and comprehensive conclusions.
She noted that Kuwait had previously called, during the eleventh session of the Conference of the States Parties, for the next phase of the review mechanism to be grounded in practical implementation, statistical data, and enforcement outcomes. She welcomed the embodiment of this approach within the scope of the second phase, particularly regarding the measurement of progress in addressing observations from previous review reports, monitoring practical implementation, and identifying technical assistance needs.
Dr. Al-Faris outlined key pillars that Kuwait considers essential for the success of the upcoming phase, based on principles of transparency, efficiency, and neutrality, and linking technical assistance needs with targeted and tangible support that helps bridge identified gaps and promotes learning and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.
She concluded her statement by reiterating Kuwait’s readiness to engage in active cooperation and participation in the second phase of the implementation review mechanism, contributing to enhancing the mechanism’s effectiveness and achieving the objectives of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. (End)
