Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Monday launched the National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2026–2030, during a ceremony held under the auspices of a representative of His Majesty King Abdullah II, marking the International Anti-Corruption Day under the theme: “A Prosperous Jordan… Rooted in Integrity.”
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Council Chairman Muhannad Hijazi emphasized that the strategy responds directly to the royal vision, which has repeatedly highlighted that a state governed by law is built on a solid system of integrity, and that political, economic, and administrative modernization cannot be achieved without upholding transparency, accountability, and good governance.
Hijazi explained that the strategy’s components were carefully designed to be comprehensive and robust, based on the principles of prevention before enforcement and empowerment before accountability, ensuring that it addresses the state’s actual needs effectively.
The overarching goal of the strategy is to instill values of integrity in thought and behavior, strengthen preventive and accountability mechanisms, and empower institutions and individuals alike to shoulder responsibility in protecting national assets. It represents a moral and societal commitment, emphasizing that combating corruption is a shared national duty, and that every citizen and public employee plays a role in building a state where competence, merit, and honesty prevail.
Hijazi also highlighted the council’s commitment to a prudent approach in assessing risks within key sectors, correcting deficiencies, and addressing potential distortions. The authority has conducted studies on corruption risks in the water, health, agriculture, and education sectors, in collaboration with local and international partners, following best practices in the field.
He pointed out that the authority will soon launch a Municipal Governance Index, a structural project aimed at bridging the gap between current municipal realities and the desired outcomes, by building a governance model that enhances work efficiency, improves service delivery, and instills transparency in decision-making. This initiative supports decentralization and strengthens citizen engagement with local communities.
Hijazi noted that the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission has made significant progress over the past years across its various work areas, efficiently protecting public funds and promoting integrity values throughout Jordan’s public administration, striving for a society free from corruption, where justice, honesty, and integrity are entrenched practices and cultural norms, fostering trust between citizens and state institutions.
He added: “We have achieved remarkable results that reflect the positive convergence between political will and public administration across state institutions, resulting in a clear commitment to national integrity standards that the authority has been promoting since mid-2017. These five standards—rule of law, transparency, accountability, justice and equality, and good governance—have become a guiding principle for public employees across all levels of official and semi-official state sectors.”
