Algerian MP Zobir Saidi recently presented the country's experience in combating corruption at a parliamentary session in Doha, Qatar. The session, titled "The Relationship Between Arab Parliaments and Anti-Corruption Bodies," was organized by the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption and the Qatari Administrative Control and Transparency Authority. Saidi highlighted Algeria's comprehensive approach to fighting corruption, which aims to consolidate the rule of law and promote transparency and integrity.
According to Saidi, Algeria's approach involves a combination of prevention, anticipation, detection, and control, along with strict enforcement of the law. He emphasized that the goal is not only to punish those who commit corrupt acts but also to address the root causes and limit opportunities for corruption. This approach has been given special attention under the reforms initiated by President Abdel Madjid Tebboune.
Saidi stressed that Algeria is committed to strengthening its institutional framework for preventing and combating corruption, developing relevant legal mechanisms, and enhancing oversight and auditing bodies. He also highlighted the role of the National People's Assembly in developing the legal framework for preventing and combating corruption, as well as exercising its oversight function over government work and public policies.
The Algerian MP emphasized the importance of promoting a culture of integrity, simplifying administrative procedures, and enhancing digitalization and transparency to prevent corrupt practices. He noted that corruption often has cross-border implications, making regional and international cooperation, as well as information sharing, essential for effective anti-corruption efforts.
Saidi also highlighted Algeria's commitment to Arab and international parliamentary cooperation in promoting good governance and combating corruption. He emphasized the crucial role that parliaments play in exchanging best practices, developing legal and institutional frameworks, and strengthening cooperation with specialized international and regional organizations.
The Algerian MP stressed the need to develop a strong relationship between Arab parliaments and anti-corruption bodies, focusing on practical outcomes such as enhanced legislation, improved parliamentary oversight, and increased independence for anti-corruption agencies. He also emphasized the importance of encouraging digitalization and transparency, as well as expanding Arab parliamentary cooperation in this field.
The session provided a platform for Saidi to share Algeria's experience and best practices in combating corruption, and to learn from the experiences of other countries. The discussions highlighted the importance of a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach to fighting corruption, and the need for continued cooperation and information sharing among countries and international organizations.
Key points
- Algeria adopts a comprehensive approach to combating corruption, involving prevention, anticipation, detection, and control.
- The country emphasizes the importance of promoting a culture of integrity and transparency to prevent corrupt practices.
- Algeria is committed to Arab and international parliamentary cooperation in promoting good governance and combating corruption.
