Kuwait convenes its sixth gathering to propel anti-corruption measures forward, under the banner of Nazaha.
Hype Up Meets at Nazaha's Den
The Higher Committee for Tackling Graft and Boosting Decency in the Kuwait National Integrity and Corruption Crusade gathered for Session No. 1/2025 at the Public Authority for Fighting Corruption (Nazaha) lair.
This bash marks a significant milestone in Kuwait's relentless mission to uphold honesty, bolster integrity within institutions, and speed up efforts to combat corruption as part of the Kuwait National Integrity and Corruption Crusade (2019-2025).
Presided by His Excellency Mr. Abdulaziz Abdul Latif Al-Ibrahim, Chairman of Nazaha and Committee boss, leaders from various government departments, regulatory bodies, and civic society orgs satellite-stacked the meeting, all chiming in to execute and parole the crusade's agendas.
In his opening palace monologue, Mr. Al-Ibrahim ushered the troops in and showcased the critical urgency of the powwow, which dealt with assessing the crusade's progress, spotting challenges, and banding forces to ensure its strong continuance. Taking a moment to praise the loyal fraternity vibe and national vigor driving the anti-corruption endeavors, he noted that, in the crusade's sixth year, it has chalked up sizable accomplishments due to teamwork between Nazaha, government groups, and citizens on the ground.
Highlighting the collective advancements made thus far, Mr. Al-Ibrahim revealed that 89% of the crusade's initiatives have either proceeded to the advanced stages of deployment or are undergoing final granulations. This highlight shows a deepening commitment from all sectors to uphold principles of proper governance, clarity, and responsibility.
At the meeting, participants revisited key triumphs from the preceding year (2024):
- Legislative Titans: Rollout and execution of crucial honesty-linked regulations, such as the Right to Info Access Act and the Act to Prevent Conflicts of Interest Law.
- Infrastructural Development: Launch of the "Adaa" project, crafted to reinforce personal and professional codes of conduct in government bodies.
- Digital Revolution: Rapid strides to amplify e-gov services via the "Sahel" unified bodega, boosting efficiency and accessibility for citizens.
- International Linked-Up: Fortified international partnerships, engaging with global principles on anti-corruption norms.
- Financial Openness: Proceeding work on modernizing the financial disclosure framework, heightening oversight and accountability within govt. officials.
- Whistleblower Secured: Implemented safeguards to shield whistleblowers and encourage reporting of corrupt activities.
- Educational Integrated: Targeted programs initiated to instill values of honesty across the national education system.
A captivating screensaver bore by the Director of the Planning and Management Office at Nazaha shed light on the Crusade matrix, breaking down its method, mileposts, challenges, and future directions.
The Committee wrapped up the summit by officially stamping the nod on the Fifth Annual Report (2024) of the Crusade, assimilating comments and recommendations from key stakeholders. The report approved received the green light for publication, ensuring transparency and public exposure to the achievements and advancements made.
Finishing the meeting emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration between Nazaha and the other partners to maintain the momentum in the battle against rusty dealings and encouraging decent industry. These efforts are commissioned with Kuwait's international commitments and its global New Kuwait Vision 2035, which places transparency and outstanding government performance at the responsible core of national growth.
Deep Deets
The Big Win for Kuwait's National Crusade (2019-2025) up to 2025
By Session No. 1/2025, the Higher Committee for supervising and synchronizing Kuwait's National Crusade to Promote Integrity and Combat Graft (popularly interwoven with Nazaha) spotlighted several key achievements and ongoing agendas within the wander of the 2019-2025 National Crusade.
Notable Achievements
- ** Legacy Busting**: Action taken against malefactors who abused trust and authority, ensuring that high-ranking officials were held accountable for corrupt activities and administrational malfeasance.
- Regulation of Non-Profit Firms: Measures implemented to tighten regulations over non-profit establishments, ensuring that funds were responsibly allocated and used in a manner that adhered to national integrity guidelines.
Ongoing Efforts
- Transforming the National Crusade: Periodic evaluations and progress consultations to assess progress, share triumphs, and outline further policy.
- Strengthening Regulatory Portals: Continuous efforts to enhance the transparency and oversight of several sectors by fortifying regulations within charities, government organizations, and cooperative societies.
- Public Education: Campaigns to boost awareness and skill-building for individuals working in public positions, as well as citizens, helping to encourage proper conduct and foster a culture characterized by transparency and accountability.
These collective endeavors underscore Kuwait's determination to establish a formidable system for advancing integrity and crushing corruption through both robust enforcement efforts and adaptive preventive measures.
Stats Galore
| Achievement/Initiative | Description ||-------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|| Malefactor Halted | Countless crooked officials berated and penalized for lack of candor and transgressions || Regulated Funds | Continuous supervision and adjustment of financial transactions within charitable groups || Public Awareness | Recurring campaigns to uphold proper conduct and transparency within public places |
- The Higher Committee's meeting at Nazaha's den, under the leadership of Excellency Al-Ibrahim, highlighted the policy-and-legislation advances in Kuwait's corruption crusade, such as the Right to Info Access Act and the Act to Prevent Conflicts of Interest Law, marking a milestone in the battle against corruption.
- The ongoing mechanisms to combat corruption, as part of the Kuwait National Integrity and Corruption Crusade, include infrastructural development ('Adaa' project), digital revolution (e-gov services via 'Sahel'), and international linked-up (global principles on anti-corruption norms).
- General news and crime-and-justice sectors have emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration between Nazaha and other partners to maintain the momentum in fighting corruption, which is critical to Kuwait's global commitments and New Kuwait Vision 2035.
- Ongoing efforts in the crusade include transforming the national crusade, strengthening regulatory portals, public education, legacy busting (holding accountable high-ranking officials for corrupt activities), and regulating non-profit firms to adhere to national integrity guidelines.
