Doha: Delegates at a United Nations anti-corruption conference in Doha have agreed that combating corruption requires collective international action, built on trust, information-sharing, and sustained technical assistance.
According to Qatar News Agency, the consensus was reached during a plenary session of the 11th Conference of the States Parties (CoSP11) to the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), where countries, international organizations, and civil society groups reviewed progress in implementing the treaty.
A report presented to the session said the UN's review mechanism, launched in 2010, had identified thousands of gaps in implementation, with growing needs in areas such as witness protection, international legal cooperation, and asset recovery. Emerging challenges include cryptocurrencies, organized crime, and digitalization.
HE Hamad bin Nasser Al Misnad, President of the conference and President of Qatar's Administrative Control and Transparency Authority, said technical assistance was essential for building institutional capacity and ensuring effective enforcement of the convention, particularly in developing countries.
His Excellency added that discussions on technical assistance reflected a shared commitment to supporting countries as they confront increasingly complex corruption-related challenges and seek to strengthen integrity and transparency.
Contributions from UNODC's Youth Advisory Council were also highlighted, with representatives conveying the views of more than 1,000 young people worldwide, who said corruption was not an abstract concept but a daily reality requiring innovative and inclusive solutions.
Civil society groups called for greater public participation in the review process, while UN officials highlighted efforts to expand regional cooperation platforms and share best practices.
The session concluded with a reaffirmation that corruption is a cross-border challenge that can only be addressed through coordinated international action.