AMAN
Coalition Participates in the Kuwaiti Transparency
Conference and Signs a Cooperation Protocol with the
Kuwaiti Transparency Association
15/01/2007
In a
conference organized by the Kuwaiti Transparency
Association, in cooperation with Transparency
International, participants agreed that the spread of
corruption in the region has detrimental affects on all
prospects of development in the area and stability of
the different states. They also stressed the importance
of a shared responsibility for combating corruption by
the different sectors of society.
AMAN
Coalition (Transparency Palestine) had
participated in the conference represented by its
General Coordinator; Dr. Azmi Shuaibi who presented a
paper entitled “The Viability of the Right to
Information Act”. The paper spoke of the importance of
ensuring free access to information to the public as a
means for curbing corruption. It also showed the risks
that arise from obstructing citizens from accessing
information and highlighted the role played by the media
in exposing it.
Dr.
Azmi Shuaibi
AMAN
had also signed a cooperation agreement with the Kuwait
Transparency Association to ensure:
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Exchange of periodical reports and studies produced by
each party;
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Exchange of delegations consisting of members from each
organization;
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Joining efforts in conducting specialized lectures and
training workshops;
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Exchange of invitations for training sessions conducted
by each party;
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Enhancing public awareness campaigns that aim at
promoting transparency and combating corruption;
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Joining efforts toward prompting transparency in both
countries and sharing their efforts with others;
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