Algeria is participating in the 6th Conference of States Parties to the Arab Convention Against Corruption, which is being organized by the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Doha, Qatar. The conference, which started on Monday, will continue until Wednesday. The event brings together representatives from various countries to discuss ways to combat corruption and enhance cooperation.
The conference began with the ninth meeting of the open-ended Committee of Experts and representatives of independent bodies in member states. The meeting focused on discussing the conference agenda and drafting decision projects to be presented to heads of anti-corruption bodies. Algeria's representative, Ibrahim Boukandakji, was elected as the rapporteur of the sixth session's bureau, alongside Qatar as the president and Oman as the vice-president.
The participants commended Algeria's efforts in implementing the self-assessment survey and initiating procedures for the national review of the convention's implementation. Algeria is one of the countries that have made significant progress in this regard. The experts also recommended adopting several decision projects, including the "Doha Declaration" on enhancing preventive measures against corruption.
The Doha Declaration focuses on accelerating responses to mutual legal assistance requests, promoting transparency in beneficial ownership, and identifying real beneficiaries. The participants also approved Oman’s request to host the seventh conference in 2028. The Algerian delegation participating in the conference includes representatives from the High Authority for Transparency, Prevention, and Anti-Corruption.
The Algerian delegation is led by Amhamed Jelawi, acting head of the High Authority for Transparency, Prevention, and Anti-Corruption. Other representatives from the Ministry of Justice and the Central Office for Corruption Suppression are also part of the delegation. The conference provides a platform for countries to share experiences and best practices in combating corruption.
Corruption remains a significant challenge in the Arab region, with far-reaching consequences for economic development and social stability. The Arab Convention Against Corruption aims to promote cooperation and coordination among member states to prevent and combat corruption. The conference in Doha seeks to strengthen the implementation of the convention and enhance the role of anti-corruption bodies.
The participation of Algeria in this conference reflects the country's commitment to fighting corruption and promoting transparency. The country has taken several steps to strengthen its anti-corruption framework, including the establishment of the High Authority for Transparency, Prevention, and Anti-Corruption. The conference will conclude on Wednesday with the adoption of several resolutions and recommendations.
Key points
- Algeria participates in the 6th Conference of States Parties to the Arab Convention Against Corruption in Doha, Qatar.
- The conference aims to promote cooperation and coordination among member states to prevent and combat corruption.
- Algeria's representative was elected as the rapporteur of the sixth session's bureau.
