By Zayed Alzyoud
Under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan on Monday in Amman chaired the national ceremony marking International Anti-Corruption Day and launching the National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Strategy 2026–2030. Hosted by the Jordan Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission (JIACC) under the theme “A Prosperous Jordan… Rooted in Integrity,” the event gathered ministers, senior officials and heads of Arab and foreign diplomatic missions, reflecting ongoing global efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in public life.
The University of Jordan (UJ) took part in the ceremony, represented by its President Prof. Nathir Obeidat. His attendance underscored the University’s role as a national partner in promoting ethical governance, institutional transparency and public trust across academic and governmental sectors.
Chairman of the Jordan Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission Dr. Muhannad Hijazi affirmed that the Royal patronage mirrors the Hashemite leadership’s steadfast support for national efforts to combat corruption, uphold the rule of law and protect public resources. He highlighted the Commission’s progress in recent years, reflected in improved integrity indicators and growing public confidence in oversight systems.
Hijazi also referred to sector-based studies carried out by JIACC to assess corruption risks in areas such as water, health, agriculture and education. These assessments, he noted, aim to identify structural vulnerabilities and guide preventive policies that reinforce institutional resilience and governance standards.
He announced the launch of the National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Strategy 2026–2030, describing it as a forward-looking framework built on prevention, empowerment and transparency. The strategy prioritizes integrating integrity principles into legislation and public policy, expanding community engagement and strengthening safeguards for whistleblowers.
Deputy Director of the Public Governance Directorate at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Janos Bertok and Ambassador of the European Union to Jordan Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas also spoke at the ceremony. They stressed the importance of shared international standards, technical cooperation and capacity-building to prevent corruption and support sustainable development.
The ceremony reaffirmed Jordan’s determination to advance integrity, enhance public-sector performance and align national efforts with global best practices in transparency and anti-corruption governance, reinforcing the country’s long-term vision for accountable and effective public institutions.