Nizahah and UNDP Discuss Completing Kuwait's Anti-Corruption Strategy
The head of the Kuwait Public Authority for Combating Corruption discussed with the UNDP representative ways to complete the preparation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy for the period 2027-2033, emphasizing the importance of national and international partnership.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
Dr. Rana Al-Faris, President of the Public Authority for Combating Corruption (Nizahat), held a final meeting on Wednesday with Emma Morley, UNDP Resident Representative, to discuss the finalization of Kuwait’s Integrity and Anti-Corruption Strategy for the period 2027–2033.
In a press release, Nizahat stated that the meeting reviewed the key outcomes and deliverables of interactive and coordination sessions held with leading national entities and supporting bodies for strategic initiatives, as well as with the Authority’s executive sectors and departments. An update was provided on the technical discussions, insights, and proposals reached, which contribute to completing the development of the initiatives and enhancing their institutional integration.
The meeting emphasized the value of national consultations in providing opportunities for exchanging expertise and aligning visions regarding the scope, outputs, and roles of relevant entities. It also discussed the requirements and challenges to be considered in upcoming phases, thereby enhancing the realism and implementability of the initiatives.
Khaled Al-Muzaini, Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Financial and Administrative Affairs and Director of the Planning and Follow-up Department at Nizahat, stated that the participation of national entities and executive sectors in discussing strategic initiatives constitutes a fundamental pillar in developing a national strategy based on actual needs and institutional priorities. He clarified that the strategy’s success depends on the extent to which relevant entities adopt its initiatives, the clarity of their responsibilities, and the integration of their efforts in achieving targeted outcomes.
Al-Muzaini highlighted the importance of the partnership between Nizahat and the UNDP, and its role in supporting the methodology for developing the strategy and leveraging technical expertise and international best practices in alignment with the national context and the mandates of relevant entities in the State of Kuwait. He affirmed that the outcomes of the meetings and technical consultations would form a crucial basis for completing the review of strategic initiatives, developing their profiles, and aligning discussion results in coordination with national entities and the UNDP, paving the way for finalizing the necessary procedures to approve the strategy and prepare for its implementation phases.
He stressed the importance of continuing cooperation with the UNDP and national partners, and utilizing the results of consultations completed during the preparation phase to reinforce the approach of joint institutional action, strengthen the integrity, transparency, and anti-corruption prevention system, and achieve sustainable national impact.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Majed Al-Daihani, Vice President of Nizahat, members of the Board of Directors, and Arkan Al-Siblani, Regional Anti-Corruption and Integrity Advisor to the United Nations.
