Conference of the Arab Anti-Corruption and Integrity Network:“National Anti-Corruption Strategies and the Role of National Stakeholders”

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The conference lasted two full days and featured the second general meeting of ACINET on 27 July 2010 where members reviewed the first cycle’s work progress and adopted the program of work for the second cycle (2010-2011) in addition to a number of resolutions, notably the transfer of the chairmanship of ACINET to the Republic of Yemen represented by the head of the Supreme National Authority for Combating Corruption, H.E. Mr. Ahmad Al Anisi.
Participants discussed for two days the means to support national integrity and anti-corruption efforts through developing, implementing and monitoring specialized national anti-corruption strategies. Participants reviewed the main elements that bolster such strategies and were introduced to Arab and international major successes in the field. They also discussed how to merge pending challenges with these strategies, including challenges related to public sector reform, improving the quality of basic public services, improving parliamentary oversight, reinforcing the role of the judicial system in protecting integrity, facilitating regional and international cooperation in combating crimes of corruption, supporting the participation of the private sector, civil society and media in developing, implementing and monitoring National Anti-Corruption Strategies.