The Non-Aligned Movement has stressed that corruption practices, including lack of sound international corporate governance, bribery, money laundering and transfer abroad of illegally acquired funds and assets undermine the economic and political stability and security of societies, undermines social justice and severely endangers the efforts of developing countries for sustainable development. NAM has highlighted the importance of developing and promoting effective policies and practices aimed at the prevention of corruption.
In line with this, Qatar, under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA) launched the National Strategy to Promote Integrity, Transparency and Corruption Prevention 2025–2030. This Strategy is in line with Qatar Vision 2030 which calls for continuous improvements in the efficiency, transparency and accountability of the various government agencies so that all citizens of the country can exercise a meaning contribution in the economic, social and political life. In a similar vein, Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy had set a target of Qatar achieving a score of greater than 70 of the Corruption Perception Index. Between 2018 and 2021, Qatar’s score remained largely stable in the 62–63 range, indicating consistent momentum to move into the high-performing category. The sharp decline in 2022 and 2023 to around 58 marked a significant setback and 2024 showed a modest recovery to about 59.
Qatar highlighted this strategy in a side event held as part of the eleventh session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (COSP11). Head of the Awareness Department at ACTA Fatima Al Naama said that the national strategy’s upcoming five-year plan includes precise and well-designed targets, comprising 32 strategic objectives to be implemented through 78 national projects, with the participation of 16 main implementing entities and the support of 35 supporting entities, ensuring comprehensive implementation and integrated roles across various sectors of the State.
The Strategy rests on four pillars that encompass namely public sector, private sector, legislative framework and society. The underlying objective of the Strategy is to “improve the quality of public services, enhance institutional performance, and strengthen local and international confidence in Qatar’s business and investment environment.” The Strategy also calls for a greater role of the Youth.
According to an official statement, this strategy reaffirms Qatar’s commitment to continue institutional development, embedding the principles of good governance across all sectors, and nurturing a culture of integrity and accountability. It establishes a transparent and efficient work system that builds trust between institutions and society, enhances national economic competitiveness, and consolidates the country’s position as a regional and global leader in good governance and sustainable development.
In his remarks during the launch ceremony, Hamad bin Nasser Al Misnad, President of ACTA, stated: “The launch of this strategy marks a strategic and forward-looking step in reinforcing efficiency and accountability across all sectors. It builds on the State’s ongoing efforts to enhance institutional performance and aligns fully with the Third National Development Strategy, particularly the pillar on outstanding government institutions, which emphasises the importance of improving public sector efficiency, ensuring service quality, and building institutions capable of responding effectively to sustainable development challenges.” He further stated that the strategy strives to promote transparency and accountability, linking institutional performance to integrity and compliance standards, and fostering a culture of corruption prevention as a cornerstone of government excellence. These measures aim to build an effective administrative apparatus that contributes to the national economy and serves society with efficiency and transparency.
