The Amir's Anti-Corruption Excellence Award Crowns Qatar's Commitment To Promoting Transparency And

Uzbekistan hosted the 7th Sheikh Tamim International Anti-Corruption Award, a pioneering global event in anti-corruption efforts

The Republic of Uzbekistan hosted the 7th Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award, a pioneering global initiative in anti-corruption efforts. This award acknowledges Qatar's local and international endeavors in promoting transparency and integrity, aiming to combat corruption globally. By upholding these values, it supports development and prosperity worldwide while emphasizing the importance of good governance and justice in eradicating corruption's threat to societal stability and progress.

The Award spotlights exceptional global initiatives and best practices in combating corruption, aiming to promote, gather, and disseminate anti-corruption models worldwide. It strives to raise awareness, foster support, and inspire solidarity while encouraging global endeavors to establish corruption-free societies.

Beyond simply boosting the image of anti-corruption advocates, the Award seeks global recognition for their efforts. Its mission is to motivate governments, academic institutions, media, and civil society to embrace and implement the United Nations Convention Against Corruption's principles collaboratively. Aligned with international standards and best practices in governance, it contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030, specifically focusing on creating inclusive, peaceful societies and ensuring access to justice through effective institutions.

The Award garners extensive global attention for fostering a research-rich environment in anti-corruption and legal realms. Recognized as the culmination of various international and regional efforts, it celebrates individuals working towards corruption eradication within their societies and nations.

Through its previous iterations, the H H Sheikh Tamim Anti-Corruption Award has cultivated a global understanding that sustainable development for all societies hinges on combating corruption and reinforcing the rule of law. It emphasized the vital need to confront corruption by championing the implementation of measures outlined in the UN Convention against Corruption. The Award achieved this by showcasing innovative projects in combating corruption, publicly honoring exceptional efforts, and acknowledging those who demonstrated leadership, commitment, and the ability to inspire others in this fight.

This initiative solidifies worldwide endeavors to eradicate corruption by highlighting exemplary models and fostering excellence and innovation in anti-corruption efforts. It aims to recognize individuals who have shown vision, leadership, creativity, and dedication in combating corruption, inspiring others to join similar endeavors. Aligned with Qatar's proactive role in combating corruption globally, this Award, launched in 2016 to coincide with International Anti-Corruption Day, stands as a significant addition to Qatar's various regional and global initiatives supporting anti-corruption bodies and organizations.

Established in 2016, the Amir's International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award is an annual event, organized in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. It honors individuals and organizations making effective contributions to the fight against corruption across five categories: Lifetime/Outstanding Achievement, Academic Research and Education, Youth Creativity and Engagement, Innovation/Investigative Journalism, and Safeguarding Sports from Corruption.

The Academic Research and Education category aims to combat corruption through research and education, recognizing those with substantial peer-acknowledged contributions to anti-corruption studies. The Youth Creativity and Engagement category emphasize involving younger generations in anti-corruption efforts, acknowledging projects led by or for young individuals, supported by non-governmental organizations or civil society.

The Innovation/Investigative Journalism category aims to reward those creating tools essential in combating corruption, acknowledging the necessity for tools alongside engaged sectors in the fight against corruption. Lastly, the Safeguarding Sports from Corruption category celebrates efforts at local, regional, or national levels to protect sports from corrupt practices.