Kazakhstan's anti-corruption measures presented at the UN in Vienna

Vienna, 4-8 November 2024 - The delegation of Kazakhstan participated in the Second resumed fifteenth session of the UNCAC Implementaion Review Group.

The Kazakh delegation spoke during the panel session on «Mechanisms to review the implementation of the UN Convention».

Representatives of the Anti-Corruption Agency of Kazakhstan spoke in detail about the continuous improvement of Kazakhstan's anti-corruption policy, our country's efforts in international cooperation in the fight against corruption, as well as practical measures taken to minimise the risks of corruption and ensure the inevitability of responsibility for corruption.

In particular, the conference participants were informed about the concept of the Anti-corruption policy concept for 2022-2026 approved by the President of Kazakhstan, the involvement of civil society, the introduction of digital solutions and other effective initiatives to combat corruption.

The Kazakh side spoke separately on the implementation of the provisions of the UN Convention against Corruption and put forward a number of proposals to improve the mechanism for reviewing its implementation.

For reference: The UN Convention against Corruption was adopted on 31 October 2003 and entered into force on 14 December 2005. It is the only legally binding universal instrument against corruprion. As of August 2024, 191 States Parties have acceded to the Convention, committing themselves to implement anti-corruption measures in legislation, public institutions and law enforcement.