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Transparency and Accountability
Anti-Corruption Portal

UNDP's Programme on Governance in the Arab Region (POGAR) has been working with Arab governments, parliaments, judiciaries and non-governmental actors to support governance reforms for more than a decade. The focus on anti-corruption emerged in the framework of the joint UNDP/OECD Initiative on Good Governance for Development (GfD) in the Arab Countries. Since then, POGAR has supported the achievement of a number of key results, which have helped increase the volume of anti-corruption cooperation in the region, and created fresh opportunities for new steps forward on the anti-corruption agenda. POGAR is building on these achievements, in the context of its new regional anti-corruption project, to contribute to the Arab countries' efforts in the area of transparency, integrity and the implementation of the UNCAC, with a view to reinforcing good governance practices and promoting human development and human security in the region.

Promoting Transparency and Good Governance in the Arab Region

The Programme on Governance in the Arab Region (POGAR), an initiative of UNDP, has long served as a critical platform supporting governance reforms across Arab countries. For over a decade, POGAR has actively collaborated with governments, parliaments, judiciaries, and civil society organizations to strengthen democratic governance and promote the rule of law.

A key focus of POGAR's mission is advancing transparency and accountability through its Anti-Corruption Portal. This initiative emerged as part of the broader UNDP/OECD Initiative on Good Governance for Development (GfD) in the Arab Countries. Since its inception, the anti-corruption component has grown significantly, fostering regional cooperation and dialogue, and laying the groundwork for policy reforms aimed at curbing corruption at both institutional and societal levels.

Through its anti-corruption efforts, POGAR has contributed to major regional milestones, including the promotion and implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). These achievements not only reflect increased engagement among Arab countries but also signal a shift toward more transparent, inclusive, and accountable governance structures.

Currently, POGAR is building on its previous successes through a new regional anti-corruption project. This initiative is designed to support national strategies, encourage institutional integrity, and promote human development by aligning anti-corruption efforts with broader goals of human security and sustainable development.

While the website is currently under review and undergoing maintenance, the mission remains unchanged: to serve as a regional resource for promoting good governance, combating corruption, and fostering trust between governments and citizens across the Arab world.

By continuing to champion transparency and integrity, POGAR plays a vital role in advancing democratic values and sustainable governance in the Arab region.