Sub-commission+2

general notes and sites on the topics discussed in sub-commision 2

[] (a report on iraq by revenue watch, talks about transparency and corruption especially anything do to with their oil revenues.)

[] ( transparency international)

[] (an article on a statement by the TI on the situation with corruption in Iraq)

http://www.globalwitness.org/media_library_detail.php/292/en/transparency_international_challenges_multinationa ( about iraq's corruption problem and what should be done)

http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/treaties/CAC/index.html (includes a UN convention against corruption) [|http://www.unhchr.ch/Huridocda/Huridoca.nsf/(Symbol)/E.CN.4.RES.2003.63.En?Opendocument] (UNHCR resolution on democracy and transparency) [] (an explanation from EU on UN resolution concerning promotion of democratic and equitable international order, states their concerns and possible international concerns on resolution) http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2007/aug/03/iraq.unitednations ( an article on expanding the Iraqi mandate in order to increase political reconcilation) http://www.uncaccoalition.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68%3Acoalition-statement-list-of-signatories&catid=2%3Anewsblog&Itemid=8&lang=en (a site with the list of signatories assisting the implementation the UNCAC)
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Your excellency Mr. Chairman, fellow delegates, and respected guests, the delegation of the Republic of Iraq is honored to be here at this conference. There are several issues in the world today that need immediate attention and the delegate believes that with constructive debate this conference will tackle and find solutions to the problems at hand. The delegate of Iraq believes that cooperation is key during the next few days and that all delegates should be open to compromise in order for productive discussions. Regarding corruption, Iraq believes that the UN convention against corruption provides a sufficient outline to the major components that need to be taken care of in combating corruption. The delegation of Iraq believes that all nations should continue working towards establishing sustainable transparent companies that deal with public services in order to increase the participation and cooperation of the public as well as keeping the people content and satisfied.