Corruption Prevention Commission of the Republic of Armenia

The focus of the meeting was the coordination of regular work with donor partners and the presentation of the planning of the work to be carried out next.

During the workshop, the draft rules of conduct for public servants developed by CPC was discussed with the participation of stakeholders.

Chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the regular sitting of the Anti-Corruption Policy Council took place at the Government. The first issue on the agenda referred to the recommendations of the GRECO and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on the results of the 2021 evaluation of the Republic of Armenia. The continuous increase of Armenia's rating in the reports of reputable international organizations was highlighted and in this context it is necessary to acknowledge the received signals.

The First Channel referred to the declaration system will be implemented and equipped with artificial intelligence and technology, noting that at least 35,000 people annually submit a declaration on property and income.

At the stage of formation of the anti-corruption court, the Commission has already submitted a conclusion on the integrity of 23 candidates for judges.

During the meeting the speaker introduced the main results of the initial needs assessment and the proposed communication plan for the justice reform strategy.

The package of documents related to the current financial control of the parties was handed over to the Corruption Prevention Commission.

On the 21st of January in 2022, with the framework of the "Armenia Integrity" program “Concept on the powers of state bodies and administration” training courses were implemented.

The Chairwoman of the Corruption Prevention Commission Haykuhi Harutyunyan, The Acting Director of the Strategy and Program Office of the Agency for International Development in Armenia Julie Pekovsky, the Head of USAID's "Integrity of Armenia" program Lawrence Held delivered opening remarks at the workshop.

According to the requirements of the Constitutional Law on Parties the political parties registered in Armenia must submit annual reports on their sources of funds, expenses, as well as property to the Commission.

The Chairwoman of the Commission reaffirmed the commitment of the Republic of Armenia under the UN Convention against Corruption and presented the achievements of our country in this direction in the current year.

Mariam Galstyan and Narek Hambardzumyan, members of the Commission, Marianna Baghinyan, Head of the Integrity Check Department of the Commission, and Gyulnara Sargsyan, Head of the Proceedings and Legal Support Department, within the framework of cooperation between the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ) and the Supreme Judicial Council, participated in the hybrid format seminar held in Tsakhkadzor on December 10-11, 2021.