Kazakhstan joins OECD integrity framework to combat corruption in public service
Kazakhstan has officially joined the OECD Recommendation on Public Integrity, demonstrating its commitment to upholding integrity in its public systems. The move follows a comprehensive review of its integrity systems and the completion of necessary procedures. This step is seen as a key achievement in President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's push for a more transparent and accountable civil service.
The accession was formally confirmed through a letter from OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann to the head of Kazakhstan's Civil Service Affairs Agency. The Recommendation on Public Integrity is a globally recognised framework designed to combat corruption and promote ethical governance. It is built on 13 core principles, advocating a structured, risk-based approach tailored to each country's context.
Kazakhstan's Civil Service Affairs Agency has welcomed the decision as a practical tool for modernising the civil service. Officials believe it will help raise ethical standards and reinforce anti-corruption measures. The agency has also committed to adopting international best practices and fostering a culture of zero tolerance for corruption within public institutions.
The OECD's Recommendation serves as a benchmark for countries aiming to strengthen integrity in their public sectors. While no direct data links its adoption to improvements in global corruption rankings, the framework is widely used to guide reforms in governance and transparency.
This accession aligns with President Tokayev's broader reform agenda, which prioritises a professional, citizen-focused civil service. The government now faces the task of implementing the OECD's principles to ensure lasting improvements in public integrity. The next steps will involve applying these standards across Kazakhstan's administrative systems.
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