The Chairwoman of the Corruption Prevention Commission participated in the discussion organized by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
On September 23, 2021, the Chairwoman of the Corruption Prevention Commission Haykuhi Harutyunyan participated in the discussion organized within the framework of the "Democracy that Delivers" podcast mini-series of the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) anti-corruption center. Matthew Murray, Professor of International and Public Relations at Columbia University, also participated in the discussion entitled "Armenia's window of opportunity". The podcast was hosted by Peter Glover, Program Officer at the Center for International Private Enterprise.
During the discussion, they referred to the revolution that took place in Armenia in 2018 and its role in the fight against corruption, within the framework of which the Chairwoman of the Commission emphasized the desire of the society to fight against corruption and the corrupt system, which also led to the initiation of anti-corruption reforms by the new government formed after the revolution. She also noted that as a result of anti-corruption reforms the Corruption Prevention Commission was formed as an independent and non-political body.
Haykuhi Harutyunyan presented the history of the establishment of the Corruption Prevention Commission and emphasized the great contribution of international partner organizations and their representatives in supporting the formation and activities of the Commission.
In her speech, the Chairwoman of the Commission especially emphasized the importance of raising the level of awareness among the public during the anti-corruption reforms, which will enable every member of the society to believe in their own abilities, to believe in the idea of having a dignified life, and to be free from corruption․
During the discussion, Professor Matthew Murray noted that after the anti-corruption reforms were launched, he personally visited Armenia to support the reforms and especially the formation of the Corruption Prevention Commission. He emphasized the importance of active discussions and debates between political society and relevant officials in the initial period of anti-corruption reforms when further anti-corruption steps were still being outlined. He was happy that the RA government decided to create a special body whose main function will be the prevention of corruption.
Center for International Private Enterprise Program Officer Peter Glover noted that the Commission is committed to long-term behavioral change among members of the public and government officials.
At the end of the discussion, the Chairwoman of the Commission, summarizing the work done, noted that the Commission fulfilled its obligations.
