Amman: Jordan participated in the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, held in Doha, Qatar. The event saw participation from delegations of signatory states, alongside experts from regional and international organizations and civil society institutions.
According to Jordan News Agency, the four-day conference focused on international cooperation, asset recovery, and a review of measures taken by States Parties to implement the convention. Muhannad Hijazi, Chairperson of the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission, expressed Jordan's support for initiatives aimed at strengthening accountability and transparency. He emphasized the importance of developing objective methodologies to measure corruption, which enhance the efficiency of national systems and bolster countries' ability to combat corruption.
In his address, Hijazi highlighted that Jordan's integrity framework, under the guidance of His Majesty King Abdullah II, is founded on the principle that the rule of law requires effective mechanisms to protect public funds and promote transparency. He noted the commission's ongoing cooperation with the judiciary to improve its capacity in asset recovery and legal settlements related to corruption cases.
Hijazi also emphasized Jordan's efforts to strengthen international partnerships, particularly with the European Union, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the United Nations Development Program. He highlighted the commission's progress in law enforcement and in institutionalizing integrity values across public administration.
Furthermore, Hijazi mentioned that the commission has conducted comprehensive corruption risk assessments in key sectors such as water, health, agriculture, education, and tourism, in line with international best practices. He noted the upcoming Municipal Governance Index, which aims to enhance operational efficiency, raise service standards, and strengthen transparency in local decision-making.
Hijazi also referred to the National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2026-2030, describing it as a framework that prioritizes prevention before enforcement and empowerment before accountability. This strategy is aligned with digital transformation and administrative and economic modernization.
On the sidelines of the conference, the Jordanian delegation engaged in discussions with delegations from several countries to explore cooperation and exchange expertise in corporate governance, private sector integrity, and anti-bribery measures. The delegation also affirmed its readiness to support regional counterparts in strategic planning and asset recovery.