Doha: States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) reviewed progress in implementing the Convention's provisions and discussed shared challenges during the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties, hosted in Doha from 15 to 19 December.

According to Qatar News Agency, on the first day of the conference, heads of delegations addressed national and regional needs in anti-corruption efforts, exchanged best practices and new oversight tools, and explored strategic partnerships between countries and international bodies to strengthen integrity and transparency frameworks.

Participants emphasized the importance of international cooperation and knowledge exchange as key elements for enhancing the effectiveness of the Convention and achieving tangible progress on the ground. They highlighted ongoing efforts to reinforce the rule of law and combat corruption, reviewing comprehensive national plans and strategies aimed at improving governance, and promoting transparency and accountability in both public and private institutions.

The conference's agenda focused on several key themes, including the use of emerging technologies to prevent and combat corruption, protecting children and youth from corruption-related abuses, increasing transparency in political party financing and election campaigns, and understanding how corruption facilitates other crimes, such as human trafficking and environmental offenses.

Practical innovations in anti-corruption were also emphasized, including the use of artificial intelligence to analyze financial data and monitor suspicious cash flows, as well as the development of advanced systems for risk monitoring and enhanced oversight mechanisms. These initiatives aim to strengthen countries' capacity to prevent complex economic crimes before they occur.