Recommendations on anti-corruption measures prepared for OIC member states
Baku, October 30, AZERTAC
The Third Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held in Baku on October 27–28, organized by the Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan.
As part of the event, the Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) jointly organized a special session on improving the measurement of corruption: progress achieved within the framework of a global ınitiative and a national perspective.
The session featured discussions on existing international practices in measuring corruption, improving national assessment mechanisms, and determining the outcomes of anti-corruption policies based on objective criteria.
Representatives of Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), the GlobE Network, and the Anti-Corruption General Directorate under the Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan delivered presentations during the session.
Representatives of the Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan briefed participants on current practices for regularly analyzing the state of the fight against corruption, identifying the causes and conditions giving rise to corruption based on statistical data and criminal investigations, submitting representations to relevant state bodies to address these issues, and evaluating the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures. They also discussed the progress of implementation of the 2022–2026 National Action Plan, preparation of a new National Action Plan for 2027–2029, and establish a national framework for assessing corruption risks.
Furthermore, the speakers highlighted the impact of corruption indicators on states’ international standing and economic interests, emphasizing that assessments in this area should rely not only on public perceptions and opinions, but also on reliable national statistics, factual data, and scientifically grounded methodologies. It was noted that measuring corruption should not be limited to determining the current situation, but should also serve to evaluate the tangible results of anti-corruption measures and institutional changes.
Following the discussions, recommendations were developed for OIC member states on measuring corruption and assessing the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures.
The document promotes the development of unified approaches in this field across member states, the alignment of national assessment systems with international standards, the strengthening of the institutional and analytical capacities of relevant state bodies, and the implementation of digital solutions.
Additionally, the initiative envisages expanding cooperation with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the International Anti-Corruption Academy, and other relevant international institutions; 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, strengthen institutional capacity at the national level, and enhance multilateral cooperation in this area within the framework of the OIC.
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