Bid to combat corruption, promote good governance
Meanwhile, Yasmine Al-Sharhan -- Civil Society Cooperation Monitor at Nazaha and Director of 'Adaa' initiative to implement codes of conduct in the public sector -- talked about the general objectives and the implementation mechanism for various phases of the project. She pointed out that the code of conduct is an essential tool in promoting integrity and transparency, ensuring a fair work environment that consolidates the principles of accountability and equal opportunities, and preventing the risks of corruption, as stipulated in Chapter II of the UNCAC. She revealed that the initiative has benefited more than 24,000 employees since its launch, indicating the number of entities joining the 'Adaa has reached 27, including five entities at the gold level, eight at the silver level, and 14 entities at the bronze level.
She added that the project requirements include administrative, institutional awareness, training and development, and measuring behavior and impact. On the other hand, Awareness and Education Supervisor at Nazaha Dr. Hassan Al-Sabbagha stated that 'Adaa' aims to raise awareness on the Code of Professional Conduct, in cooperation with the Civil Service Commission. He added the initiative focuses on achieving three basic levels: bronze, silver and gold. He disclosed that the educational workshops included in the project are considered a roadmap for the entities joining 'Adaa', so that they have an action plan to follow in the current year to fully implement the project.
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