NEW YORK, Dec 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has affirmed its commitment to advancing national, regional, and international cooperation in measuring, analyzing, and combating corruption.
Speaking at the UN-hosted Second Global Conference on Harnessing Data to Improve Corruption Measurement, held December 2-4, Vice President of Nazaha Counselor Nawaf Al-Muhammal, who headed Kuwait's delegation, stressed that accurate measurement and risk assessment are essential tools for designing effective anti-corruption strategies.
Al-Muhammal noted Kuwait's strong engagement in international initiatives, including the Global Survey on the Effectiveness of Anti-Corruption Agencies, whose findings and methodologies are being reviewed during the conference. He said such tools help strengthen legislative, institutional, and procedural frameworks to prevent corruption.
He highlighted Kuwait's recent hosting of the GCC Experts Committee on Anti-Corruption in August, which produced recommendations calling for comprehensive and transparent measurement methodologies aligned with global standards.
Al-Muhammal outlined Nazaha's efforts to develop precise measurement tools, including analysis of international indicators, surveys, public opinion polls, and quantitative data derived from reports, financial disclosures, and compliance evaluations - such as adherence to the Right to Access Information Law.
He added that Nazaha is working on a fully integrated operational plan to strengthen its statistical framework, noting that comprehensive data systems are vital for objectively tracking progress in anti-corruption initiatives.
He said that Kuwait looks forward to the adoption of a Saudi-proposed draft resolution titled "Enhancing Data Collection for Measuring Corruption and Assessing the Effectiveness of Anti-Corruption and Integrity Measures" during the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention Against Corruption.
Al-Muhammal thanked the international organizers for supporting global cooperation and promoting technological approaches to combating corruption, reaffirming Kuwait's full support for all international efforts aimed at establishing scientific, technological, and practical standards for corruption measurement.
Kuwait's delegation to the conference included Deputy Chairman Nawaf Al-Muhammal and Khaled Al-Muzaini, Director of Planning and Follow-up at Nazaha. (end) ast.dss