AMMAN — The Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission (IACC) represented Jordan at the second Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in Doha.

 

The event gathered representatives from 56 countries to advance joint efforts in combating corruption across borders, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. 

 

IACC Chairperson Muhannad Hijazi stressed the importance of regional and international cooperation to achieve the objectives of the Makkah Al Mukarramah Convention, calling for member states to boost their roles in crafting projects aimed at measuring corruption levels and sharing expertise under the OIC's umbrella.

 

Hijazi noted that addressing transnational corruption crimes requires collective and coordinated action, particularly as modern technologies enable the corrupt to evade accountability more easily.

 

He also highlighted Jordan's approach to combating corruption through the continuous evaluation of its national strategies.

 

Hijazi also pointed to the ongoing efforts to complete the second phase of the National Integrity Index, launched in late 2022, which measures the public administration's adherence to integrity standards in line with international benchmarks.

 

During the meeting, the IACC signed three memoranda of understanding to bolster cooperation with the anti-corruption bodies of Qatar, Lebanon, and Kazakhstan. 

 

These agreements aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and integrity through the exchange of expertise and best practices, as well as cooperation in asset tracing, prosecution, and recovery related to corruption crimes.

 

The memoranda also focus on sharing information regarding criminal patterns and preventive measures, organising study visits, and developing technical cooperation programs to combat corruption effectively.

 

Participants at the meeting celebrated the signing of the Makkah Al Mukarramah Convention as a key milestone in fostering unified efforts within the OIC to combat corruption and promote integrity on a global scale.