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2018-07-16
Protesters’ Demands Are Similar Across Governorates
The following demands were received from protesters’ representatives across the governorates to end the demonstrations. They must be submitted to the government, which is given three days: 1. Abolish provincial and local councils and all pension salaries granted to their members. 2. Abolish pension salaries for presidents, prime ministers, deputy ministers and directors-general. 3. Abolish the inspectors-general offices in all…
Corruption Deals in the Basra Governor’s Office — Complete Silence from Oversight Bodies?
Nafti News - Baghdad: A major corruption scandal naming those involved in Basra Governorate circulated on social media. It concerned the secretary of former Basra Governor Majid Al-Nasrawi, who received large sums of money at the governor’s office while wearing informal clothing. The first audio recording reveals an agreement on sums and contracts in the governorate. The second identifies the other party as a Lebanese businessman and names the employees who provided him with…
Conclusion of the Arab Anti-Corruption and Integrity Network Conference
The sixth ministerial conference of the Arab Anti-Corruption and Integrity Network, held in Baghdad on April 15–16, 2018, concluded with the Baghdad Declaration. It highlighted a close relationship between widespread corruption, insecurity, and growing violent extremism and terrorism. It called for a concrete connection in public policy between anti-corruption efforts and efforts to protect and strengthen security, and urged continued work on…
Closing Celebration of the Regional Universities Against Corruption Initiative in Iraq
On Thursday, Al-Nahrain Foundation for Transparency and Integrity held the closing ceremony of the regional Universities Against Corruption initiative in Iraq in Al-Hamra Hall at the Al-Mansour Melia Hotel in Baghdad. The ceremony featured research by students from three Iraqi universities: the College of Business Economics at Al-Nahrain University, the College of Media at the University of Baghdad, and the College of Law at the University of Diyala…
With 18 Arab countries and 25 international organizations participating, Iraq is hosting the sixth ministerial conference of the Arab Anti-Corruption and Integrity Network early next week. The conference opens in Baghdad on the 15th of this month, with 18 Arab countries, 25 independent and active civil society organizations, United Nations representatives and international experts…
Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi Chairs a Meeting of the Supreme Anti-Corruption Council
At the opening of the meeting, Dr. Haider Al-Abadi stressed the need to give investigative evidence in corruption files proper attention, ensuring accuracy in following up cases and pursuing all corruption files regardless of when they occurred. The council discussed serious cases that had been investigated and referred to the judiciary, with those responsible already pursued. He emphasized the importance of a general framework for managing inspection work in Iraq to ensure the performance of the offices…
“United Against Corruption” Workshop on International Anti-Corruption Day
Al-Nahrain Foundation for Transparency and Integrity (NFTI), in cooperation with the College of Media at the University of Baghdad, held a workshop entitled “United Against Corruption” in the college’s hall. Eighteen fourth-year students attended and submitted proposals for graduation research projects in investigative reporting. The workshop trainer was Mohammed Rahim Al-Rubaie, President of Al-Nahrain Foundation for Transparency…
Al-Nahrain Foundation for Transparency and Integrity Joins the Arab Anti-Corruption and Integrity Network
Iraq’s Al-Nahrain Foundation for Transparency and Integrity joined the Non-Governmental Group of the Arab Anti-Corruption and Integrity Network, bringing its membership to 25 independent organizations from civil society, the private sector and academia across several Arab countries. Al-Nahrain Foundation was established in February of the previous year under the Nongovernmental Organizations Law No. 12 of…
His Supporters Call Him “The Bulldozer” — Does Iraq Need One?
Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli, who took office in 2015, tackled corruption through surprise action. But who is he? Magufuli, Tanzania’s president fighting corruption and rent-seeking, holds a doctorate in chemistry. He began as a secondary-school teacher, then worked for an industrial company before entering politics. After his election in October 2015, he dismissed several senior officials, including the head of the anti-corruption agency and…
