Muscat: The day commemorates the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the UN Convention against Corruption in 2003.
This year’s theme, “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity,” highlights the vital role of young people as advocates for integrity. The campaign emphasizes their ability to raise awareness, lead discussions, and develop innovative solutions to combat corruption in their communities.
Shabib bin Nasser Al Busaidi, Director General of the General Directorate of Legal Affairs and Chairman of the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Promotion Committee at the State Audit Institution, emphasized the pivotal role of youth in fostering integrity. He said that said that this year’s international message carries in its title the slogan “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption” in a clear message about the role of youth as leaders of integrity in all societies to express their aspirations, listen to them, and take into account their visions and aspirations. He added that building a system characterized by integrity and transparency can only be achieved through hard work and cooperation with youth to establish values that are originally part of Omani identity.
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Oman has been steadfast in its efforts since joining the UN Convention against Corruption in 2013. The State Audit Institution, in collaboration with relevant bodies, has developed a National Plan for Integrity Enhancement. This plan, aligned with Oman Vision 2040, focuses on legislative updates, public awareness initiatives, and capacity-building programs to strengthen transparency.
The Sultanate also emphasizes public education on integrity through annual awareness campaigns across print, broadcast, and digital media platforms. Joint training programs, academic lectures, and outreach efforts target all age groups, including students and professionals.
Regionally, Oman has reinforced its commitment through the Arab Convention to Combat Corruption, ratified in 2014, and active participation in GCC and MENA anti-corruption forums. Recent milestones include joining the Global Information Exchange Network in 2023 and the Arab Anti-Corruption Network in 2024.
Al Busaidi concluded by reaffirming Oman’s dedication to combating corruption through sustainable and collaborative efforts, with integrity as a cornerstone for comprehensive development and the achievement of Oman Vision 2040.
