Al-Amn Magazine

bodies such as the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), to enhance the capabilities of national personnel in detecting and investigating corruption cases. Such conferences also help in developing local legislation and regulations to align with international standards, and open avenues for signing memoranda of understanding and agreements with other countries related to the exchange of information, mutual legal assistance, asset recovery, and the pursuit of transnational crimes. The integration of local efforts with international partnerships strengthens the effectiveness of national anti-corruption efforts and contributes to achieving a more transparent, investment-friendly, and sustainable environment for the nation and society. Enhancing community awareness He explained that the administration places great importance on enhancing community awareness of the values of integrity and transparency among citizens and residents, emphasizing the importance of combating and confronting corruption in all its forms. This is achieved through communication via the hotline (Nazaha 992), workshops, and lectures held in ministries and governmental and non- governmental institutions. The initiatives aim to create a society aware of the need to protect the nation and all its sectors from exploitation and to prevent the spread of corruption in society. In addition, awareness lectures are conducted for school and university students, and exhibitions are held to foster greater communication and familiarity between the administration and the public. This falls within the framework of the awareness program called for by the United Nations Convention against Corruption and the National Strategy. This has contributed to promoting the national anti- corruption hotline (992), encouraging the reporting of corruption cases, and raising awareness of the importance of combating corruption and the integration of all state institutions and every citizen and resident. This underscores the importance of activating the community partnership approach in the fight against corruption. International Anti-Corruption Day He said in accordance with the directives of His Excellency the Minister of Interior and the guidance of the wise leadership, and its support for the relevant authorities in raising awareness of the importance of promoting integrity and combating corruption, and in accordance with the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security has been holding an annual national campaign to promote integrity and combat corruption, coinciding with International Anti-Corruption Day, which falls on December 9. The campaign includes awareness programmes and activities targeting all segments of society in various sectors, including educational institutions such as schools and universities, with the aim of instilling the values and principles of integrity and transparency in future generations. He added that the campaign’s activities include several programmes, including holding a forum entitled “National Partnership to Promote Integrity and Combat Corruption” for employees of government and private entities, which includes speakers from the General Directorate for Combating Corruption, the Financial and Administrative Control Bureau, and the Labor Fund Authority, in addition to launching a comprehensive media campaign on all platforms and social media accompanying the national campaign, and organizing awareness lectures (promoting integrity) for employees of government entities within the target groups of the campaign.