ESCWA, in partnership with the Arab Administrative Development Organization of the League of Arab States, is organizing the Fourth Arab Forum for Promoting Transparency and Public Integrity. The three-day Forum brings together policymakers and practitioners to strengthen integrity, prevent corruption and build public trust through transparent, accountable and inclusive local governance.
Under the theme “Strengthening Integrity and Accountability in Local Governance: Institutions, Public Trust and Inclusive Participation”, the Forum focuses on institutional capacities, legal frameworks and accountability mechanisms across levels of government, with an emphasis on local governance. It addresses transparency in public resource management and service delivery, citizen engagement, social accountability and digital innovation. The Forum emphasizes inclusive participation, particularly opportunities for women, youth and groups facing barriers to participation to contribute to local governance.
Participants include senior government officials, representatives of local and regional authorities, ministries and public institutions, anti-corruption and oversight bodies, United Nations entities, regional and international organizations, development partners, civil society representatives, academics and policy experts. High-level discussions, thematic sessions and facilitated policy dialogues provide a platform for exchanging experiences and examining practical solutions.
Expected outcomes include practical policy recommendations, knowledge resources and a regional reference framework of policy options, good practices and experiences that Arab countries can voluntarily adapt to their national contexts and priorities. These outcomes support Sustainable Development Goal 16 on effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Cairo - Egypt
