NEW ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGY TO BE WORKED OUT

ArmRadio.am
14.02.2007 14:34

Reforms of anti-corruption strategy, the process of accomplishment
of commitments were discussed during the recurrent sitting of the
Monitoring Commission on Anti-Corruption Strategy Implementation held
on February 14.

Presenting the process of accomplishment of guarantees of the
anti-corruption network of the Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development (OECD) countries with transition economy, Chairman of
the Commission, Assistant to RA President Gevorg Mheryan stated that
Armenia has achieved considerable progress as compared to other CIS
countries included in the same program. During the plenary session it
was noted that Armenia has accomplished 20 commitments. The Republic
of Armenia has assumed the responsibility to accomplish four other
commitments in a short period of time.

Secretary of the Commission on State Governance System Reforms
Armen Khudaverdyan presented the process of elaboration of a new
anti-corruption strategy.

He mentioned that the experience of implementation of the previous
programs is taken into consideration. The new program prioritizes the
monitoring of the process of implementation of the anti-corruption
measures already adopted.

Gevorg Mheryan informed that it is envisaged to create a working
group of specialists to raise the effectiveness of preparation works
in working out the new strategy.