A scientific agreement between the Iraqi Integrity Commission and the American University for Anti-Corruption Training
The Federal Integrity Commission and the American University in Baghdad signed a scientific cooperation agreement on Monday aimed at raising the academic level of staff, exchanging specialized expertise, and developing educational and training programs to enhance the capabilities of those working in the field of combating corruption.
During the agreement signing ceremony, the Commission’s Chairman, Mohammed Ali Al-Lami, explained that the corruption system is constantly evolving, and it is necessary to confront it with modern methods, including the outcomes of academic studies.
He added that the Iraqi Anti-Corruption Academy seeks to develop its programs, including the development of a higher diploma in related disciplines, while incorporating topics on integrity and the preservation of public funds into the curriculum. He emphasized that the agreement with the American University represents a new tributary to the academy’s development.
For his part, President of the American University of Baghdad, Bradley Cook, expressed optimism about the collaboration with the Iraqi Anti-Corruption Academy, noting that the agreement will contribute to knowledge exchange and the use of scientific research to address the roots of corruption and strengthen various sectors of reconstruction, development, and integrity.
The agreement, signed by the Director General of the Iraqi Anti-Corruption Academy, Moataz Faisal Al-Abbasi, and the President of the American University, stipulates that the university will provide specialized training courses in establishing and managing a digital library, digital research mechanisms, and the use of electronic resources.
The agreement also includes support for postgraduate studies related to corruption and illicit gains, preparing joint applied research, and enhancing cooperation with the University’s College of Law through student participation in research and drafting legislation in accordance with Article (10) of the Authority’s Law.
The agreement includes enabling the Authority to access data and digital resources, as well as academic databases, books, and electronic research on good governance and corruption prevention. It also includes developing continuing education programs for employees, providing accredited training certificates, holding conferences and workshops on integrity and corruption, and establishing a joint committee to monitor the implementation of the agreement and provide solutions to any discrepancies.
Shafaq.com