President of Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) Abdulaziz Al-Ibrahim emphasized that combating corruption requires a clear strategic vision supported by accurate data and reliable indicators, which primarily contributes to the development of legislation, procedures, and the enhancement and correction of policies.

In a speech delivered on the sidelines of the Authority’s hosting of the annual event of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Experts Committee on Anti-Corruption on Monday, Al-Ibrahim stated that adopting precise systems and effective tools for measuring and analyzing corruption would enable the monitoring, analysis, and assessment of corruption risks, as well as the exploration of the latest methods used in its commission. This, in turn, would facilitate mechanisms for relevant national authorities to identify vulnerabilities and develop preventive measures to stop corruption before it occurs or combat it more effectively.

He added, “Nazaha places great importance on developing and establishing integrated methodologies for measuring corruption, encompassing various patterns for data collection and analysis, and designing national indicators in this regard based on local realities and practical data.”

Al-Ibrahim noted that international and regional cooperation provides opportunities to learn about the latest models, most successful practical policies, and most suitable scientific methods for developing corruption measurement mechanisms. This helps align them with societal realities to achieve the best desired outcomes in combating corruption, promoting good governance, and fulfilling sustainable economic and social development goals.

In a similar address, Anwar Al-Qudairi, Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Authority, stated, “In this event, we focus on measuring corruption, an area of significant international and global interest, to the extent that GCC countries have become among the most prominent supporters and initiators in this field by sponsoring relevant UN resolutions.”

She emphasized that global efforts have converged to formulate accurate and objective indicators and standards, enabling countries to monitor their international commitments and strengthen their national efforts in alignment with the United Nations Convention against Corruption.

Al-Qudairi pointed out that previous meetings discussed critically important topics, including enhancing corruption prevention mechanisms, intensifying measures during crises, the role of institutional and community partnerships in protecting public funds, promoting integrity, and leveraging technology in the fight against corruption.