NIA: Kuwait ready to engage in the second phase of the UN Convention against Corruption - Sarmad
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The head of the Public Authority for Combating Corruption confirmed Kuwait's readiness to engage in the second phase of the implementation review mechanism of the UN Convention against Corruption.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — 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 address at the extraordinary session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UNCAC held in Vienna. Dr. Al-Faris emphasized the importance of this session as a milestone in the Convention’s trajectory, noting the establishment of 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 findings.
Dr. Al-Faris 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 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, namely principles based on transparency, efficiency, and neutrality, as well as linking technical assistance needs with targeted and tangible support that helps bridge identified gaps and fosters 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.
