The news

Wednesday 15 March 2017

Partners for Transparency issued its "20" monthly report covering the month of February 2017, which includes a review and analysis of legislative and procedural developments related to combating corruption, as well as the corruption facts that were revealed during the past month and their distribution by sector and geography, within the framework of its series entitled Corruption Status Book.

Dr. Walaa Jad Al-Karim, Secretary-General of the Foundation, said that the month of February 2017 witnessed 67 incidents of corruption that were revealed through the relevant agencies and the media, indicating that the report monitored the continuation of discussions in Parliament on the Local Administration Law, which many rely on to provide a legal framework that strengthens oversight. Community and limits the spread of corruption in the institutions of local authority.

"Gad" added that ambiguity still surrounds the course of the final draft of the law, which is supposed to be referred by the Local Administration Committee for discussion in public sessions. Also, the proposal submitted by Representative Anisa Hassouna to establish a coordinating body to combat corruption has not yet taken its legislative path despite the urgent need to establish This body, especially as it will play a pivotal role in coordinating anti-corruption policies and promoting integration between the various oversight bodies.