Corruption plunges countries into ignorance and backwardness, which costs present and future generations greatly, stated Ali bin Fetais Al-Marri, President of the Global Organisation of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC).

GOPAC held its 2023 parliamentary dialogue in Doha under the leadership of GOPAC Chairman Al Marri, from 8-9 March.

The annual meeting brings together lawmakers from around the globe and seeks to increase the influence of lawmakers in all matters pertaining to corruption issues.

Al-Marri told Doha News that, “the only real deterrent in corruption cases is accountability. If people are not held accountable, no one will be deterred from participating in corruption.”

Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim attended the event, which was held to commemorate the UNCAC’s 20th anniversary, along with a number of other officials and representatives from UN organisations tha…..

Author : Doha News