The Anti-Corruption Agency of Kazakhstan joins the Governing Body of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities
In line with the President’s directives, the Anti-Corruption Agency continues to expand international cooperation and adopt best practices in the prevention of corruption.
On February 6, during the 14th plenary session of the IAACA, Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Agency of Kazakhstan Askhat Zhumagali, was elected to the IAACA Executive Committee the governing body of the organization.
The IAACA is one of the leading global anti-corruption platforms, bringing together over 180 anti-corruption agencies and international organizations.
The association plays a key role in facilitating the effective implementation of the UN Convention Against Corruption, developing and implementing anti-corruption tools, providing technical and expert assistance, and strengthening cooperation between anti-corruption agencies.
«The Anti-Corruption Agency of Kazakhstan highly values IAACA’s efforts in promoting high anti-corruption standards and consolidating international efforts in combating corruption," highlighted A. Zhumagali.
Alongside Kazakhstan, the Executive Committee includes leaders of major anti-corruption authorities, including Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption, as well as the Anti-Corruption Commissions of Malaysia and Singapore. The Agency aims to develop constructive and long-term cooperation with these institutions.
Kazakhstan aims to build constructive and long-term cooperation with these institutions.
Kazakhstan’s membership in the IAACA governing body will help strengthen its expert and technical capabilities, advance ongoing anti-corruption reforms, and enhance cooperation in corruption prevention and enforcement, legal assistance, extradition of criminals, and asset recovery.
In May 2024, Kazakhstan’s Anti-Corruption Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hong Kong’s ICAC, enabling investigators from both countries to hold regular meetings, joint training sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
IAACA President D. Woo expressed confidence that Kazakhstan’s initiatives will make a significant contribution to promoting anti-corruption efforts in Central Asia.
During the session, IAACA members discussed joint action plans, upcoming initiatives, and future projects aimed at reducing corruption and bribery in all its forms.
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