Al-Faris: Kuwait Ready to Implement UN Anti-Corruption Convention
Dr. Rana Al-Faris, head of the Public Authority for Combating Corruption, affirmed Kuwait's readiness to engage in the second phase of the review mechanism for the implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption, emphasizing the importance of transparency, efficiency, and impartiality.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — 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,” quoting Dr. Al-Faris’s address to Kuwait during the extraordinary session of the Conference of the States Parties to UNCAC. She emphasized the significance of this session as a milestone in the Convention’s journey, 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 timeline for country reviews, a simplified plan for country review reports, and comprehensive findings.
Dr. Al-Faris noted that during the eleventh session of the Conference of the States Parties, Kuwait had called for the next phase of the review mechanism to be grounded in practical application, 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 linked to targeted and tangible technical assistance that helps address identified gaps and promotes learning and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.
In conclusion, she reiterated 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.
