Preventing+and+combating+corrupt+practices+and+transfer+of+assets+of+illicit+origin+and+returning+such+assets,+in+particular+to+the+countries+of+origin,+consistent+with+the+United+Nations+Convention+against+Corruption

Corruption is a problem that is widespread throughout the world in regions that are developing as well as fully developed. NGO's and the UN have been working together, trying to reduce any corruption especially when connected to the government. There has been a Corruption Perception Index conducted with a list of the current position of corrupt influence in every country. The United Nations Convention against Corruption tackles some of the major issues such as prevention, international cooperation, criminalization, public awareness, and asset recovery. Public awareness is extremely important because it allows the people to be informed about corruption. Have the ability to recognize corruption would possibly lead to more public action against corrupt companies, leaders, organizations etc. According to the conventions all signatory nations are to outlaw corruption offenses. Anti-corruption technical assistance will be available to those countries who need it. In order to help implement and support the UN Convention against Corruption, the Republic of Iraq has several organizations active signatories. The delegation of Iraq is greatfull for the advice given to it from the UN, Revenue Watch, Transparency International and other organizations and is hoping to use this information to further its progression in the fight against corruption. Iraq is also keeping in mind the 10 principles/elements of anti-corruption presented but The Global Compact.

Encourages all nations and willing NGO's to sign the United Nations Convention against Corruption in order to increase the awareness and implementation of the main components and issues in reducing corruption and increasing public transparency such as: a) enhancing international cooperation b) developing a sustainable program to help prevent any further corruption c) raising public awareness d) increasing asset recovery

Requests all nations to raise public awareness by: a) sending informational announcements through media cooperation using: i. radio commercials ii. television commercials and programs iii. posters and other visual techniques b) providing anti-corruption training courses for the public, specifically those working in governmental organizations

Calls upon nations and private companies to establish a sustainable transparent system preventing further corrupt practices such as but limited to: a) illegal transfer of illicit origin b) bribery c) nepotism d) embezzlement e) administrative and political corruption

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