Tag Archives | United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)

Iraq, Switzerland Discuss Efforts to Recover Smuggled Assets

By John Lee. Iraq's Federal Commission of Integrity (COI) has called on United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) member states to enhance legal cooperation in recovering stolen assets and illicit funds. During a meeting with Swiss Ambassador Daniel Hunn, COI Chairman Dr. Mohammed Ali Al-Lami stressed Iraq's commitment to eradicating corruption and preventing capital flight, […]

UN sees Progress in Iraq's Anti-Corruption Efforts, Lists Recommendations

By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has issued a new 60-page report on Iraq's efforts to tackle corruption. The Trial Monitoring (TM) programme focuses on high-profile corruption cases tried before the Central Anti-Corruption Criminal Court (CACC) as the primary judicial mechanism for reviewing cases of Grand Corruption across the region of Federal […]

Joint efforts to Combat Corruption in Iraq

The fight against corruption requires collective action with the full participation of public authorities, the private sector, civil society, the media, and all citizens. It will be essential all actors coordinate and synergize their efforts to enhance effectiveness and achieve significant results for the country. International Anti-Corruption Day is observed annually on 9 December since […]