Al-Faris: Kuwait confirms full readiness to join the second phase of the UN anti-corruption convention implementation mechanism
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Dr. Rana Al-Faris, head of the National Authority for Combating Corruption, affirmed Kuwait's readiness to participate in the second phase of the UN Convention against Corruption implementation review mechanism.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Dr. Rana Al-Faris, Chairperson of the Public Authority for Combating Corruption (Nizaha), 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.
A press statement issued by Nizaha today noted that, in Kuwait’s address during the extraordinary session of the Conference of the States Parties to UNCAC, Dr. Al-Faris emphasized the significance of this session as a milestone in the Convention’s trajectory, due to its establishment of procedural foundations for the second phase of the implementation review mechanism. This includes the adoption of a reference self-assessment checklist, a revised standard timeline for country reviews, a streamlined plan for country review reports, and comprehensive conclusions.
Dr. Al-Faris pointed out 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 linked to targeted and tangible technical assistance that helps bridge identified gaps, fosters learning, and promotes peer-to-peer exchange of expertise.
Dr. Al-Faris 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.
