'Nizahat' and 'UNDP' Discuss Completing Preparation of Kuwait's Anti-Corruption Strategy
Chairwoman of the Public Authority for Combating Corruption, Dr. Rana Al-Faris, Discussed with UNDP Resident Representative Emma Morley the completion of Kuwait's Integrity and Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2027-2033, emphasizing the importance of partnership and cooperation.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
Dr. Rana Al-Faris, President of the Public Authority for Combating Corruption (“Nizaha”), held a final meeting on Wednesday with Emma Morley, UNDP Resident Representative, to discuss the completion of the preparation of Kuwait’s Integrity and Anti-Corruption Strategy for the period 2027–2033.
In a press release, “Nizaha” stated that the meeting reviewed the key results and outputs of interactive and coordination meetings held with national lead and supporting entities for strategic initiatives, as well as with the Authority’s executive sectors and departments. An update was provided on the technical discussions, visualizations, and proposals reached, which contribute to finalizing the development of initiatives and enhancing their institutional integration.
The Authority added that the meeting highlighted the importance of the national consultations, which provided opportunities to exchange expertise and align perspectives on the scope, outputs, and roles of stakeholders regarding the initiatives. It also discussed the requirements and challenges to be considered in upcoming stages, thereby enhancing the realism and implementability of the initiatives.
The statement quoted Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Financial and Administrative Affairs and Director of the Planning and Follow-up Department at “Nizaha,” Khaled Al-Muzaini, as saying that the participation of national entities and executive sectors in discussing strategic initiatives constitutes a fundamental pillar in preparing a national strategy based on actual needs and institutional priorities.
Al-Muzaini clarified that the success of the strategy depends on the extent to which stakeholders adopt its initiatives, the clarity of their responsibilities, and the integration of their efforts in achieving targeted outcomes. He noted that the meeting underscored the importance of the partnership between the Authority and the UNDP, and its role in supporting the methodology for preparing 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 emphasized that the outputs of the meetings and technical consultations would form an important basis for completing the review of strategic initiatives, developing their profiles, and aligning the discussion outcomes 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 consolidate the approach of joint institutional action and strengthen the integrity, transparency, and anti-corruption prevention and combat system, thereby achieving sustainable national impact.
Attendees at the meeting included Dr. Majed Al-Daihani, Vice President of “Nizaha,” members of the Board of Directors, and Arkan Al-Siblani, UN Anti-Corruption and Integrity Regional Advisor.
