Recommendations have been developed for member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on measuring corruption and assessing the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures, the Press Service of the Prosecutor General's Office told APA.
According to the information, a special session titled "Improving Corruption Measurement: Progress under the Global Initiative and National Perspectives" was organized in Baku jointly by the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (NAZAHA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, within the framework of the third high-level meeting of the heads of anti-corruption law enforcement agencies of OIC member states.
The session discussed existing international practices in measuring corruption, improving national assessment mechanisms, as well as determining the results of anti-corruption policies based on objective criteria.
Representatives of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (NAZAHA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), the GlobE Network, and the Main Anti-Corruption Directorate under the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan delivered speeches at the meeting.
During their speeches, representatives of the Prosecutor General's Office provided information on existing practices in Azerbaijan regarding the regular analysis of the state of the fight against corruption, identifying the causes and conditions contributing to corruption through the examination of statistical data and criminal cases, submitting recommendations to relevant state authorities to eliminate them, as well as assessing the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures. They also touched upon the implementation of the National Action Plan for 2022–2026, the preparation of a new National Action Plan for 2027–2029, and the work carried out toward establishing a national framework for assessing corruption risks.
In addition, the speeches highlighted the impact of corruption indicators on countries' international reputations and economic interests, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that assessments in this field are based not only on public perceptions and opinions but also on reliable national statistics, factual data, and scientifically grounded methodologies. It was also stated that measuring corruption should not be limited to determining the current situation but should also serve to assess the actual results of implemented anti-corruption measures and institutional changes.
As a result of the discussions, recommendations were developed for OIC member states on measuring corruption and assessing the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures.
The document promotes the establishment of unified approaches in this field among member states, the alignment of national assessment systems with international standards, the strengthening of the institutional and analytical capacities of relevant state authorities, as well as the application of digital solutions.
In addition, the document envisages expanding cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), and other relevant international organizations, promoting the representation of OIC member states in international expert networks, and coordinating their positions on relevant international platforms.
The recommendations aim to contribute to evidence-based decision-making in the fight against corruption, the development of institutional capacity at the national level, and the strengthening of multilateral cooperation in this field within the OIC framework.
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