Doha: The State of Qatar, represented by the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority, is set to host the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption from December 15 to 19. The event will focus on issues related to combating corruption in member states and the legal measures followed by competent authorities, with participation from heads of state, ministers, and leaders of law enforcement agencies and anti-corruption bodies.
According to Qatar News Agency, HE President of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority Hamad bin Nasser Al Misnad emphasized the significance of the conference, which Qatar is hosting for the second time since 2009. The event is recognized as the largest international gathering focused on fighting corruption and promoting transparency, drawing participation from all 192 signatory states to the UN Convention against Corruption. More than 2,500 participants, including government officials, anti-corruption experts, and representatives from the private sector and civil society, are expected to attend.
HE Al Misnad highlighted the UN Convention against Corruption as the only legally binding global instrument to combat corruption. The convention's comprehensive approach and mandatory provisions make it a pivotal tool in addressing global corruption. It covers five main areas: preventive measures, criminalization and law enforcement, international cooperation, asset recovery, and technical assistance and information exchange.
Participants will review progress in implementing the convention and discuss national and international challenges, while identifying gaps in implementation. HE Al Misnad stressed Qatar's commitment to strengthening multilateral action and governance systems, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030. He noted Qatar's active role in supporting the convention, including hosting the third session in 2009, where the Implementation Review Mechanism was launched.
The conference will feature approximately 120 official side events, 12 draft resolutions under negotiation, and pre-conference activities like the 5th Anti-Corruption Academic Forum. This year, the forum will emphasize the role of artificial intelligence in anti-corruption efforts, with participation from 150 researchers and academics. HE Al Misnad underscored the conference's role in renewing international resolve and enhancing cooperation, especially in developing countries.
HE Al Misnad concluded by reaffirming Qatar's dedication to ensuring the conference's success and producing actionable recommendations to enhance integrity and governance, reflecting a collective aspiration for a transparent world, in line with Qatar's National Vision 2030. On the sidelines of the press conference, winners of photography and Arabic calligraphy competitions were honored, aimed at raising public awareness of transparency and integrity through visual arts.