OSCE Centre facilitates multidisciplinary debate on anti-corruption measures in Kazakhstan
ASTANA, 15 November 2013 – The OSCE Centre in Astana supported an international conference on contemporary approaches to countering corruption and ensuring economic security that took place today in Astana.
The event was co-organized by the Financial Police Agency and the OSCE Centre in Astana. Some 100 participants from government institutions, law enforcement agencies, specialized scientific and educational establishments, as well as international and civil society organizations attended the event. Participants shared their knowledge of modern strategies and techniques to minimize the risk of economic crime and to prevent and fight corruption.
International experts presented specific anti-corruption responses and discussed case studies and solutions which have proved to be effective for preventing and mitigating negative effects of corruption and economic-related crimes.
Jeannette Kloetzer, Deputy Head of the OSCE Centre in Astana, said: “International co-operation and sharing experience on advanced anti-corruption practices may help to tackle the risks stemming from economic crime.”
“Corruption causes serious problems in society and has a destructive effect on the socio-economic development and security of any country. For this reason, countering corruption is a top priority for Kazakhstan, especially in light of the recently adopted development strategy ‘Kazakhstan-2050,’” said General Andrei Lukin, First Deputy Head of the Financial Police Agency, in his opening statement.
The event is part of the OSCE Centre’s support of Kazakhstan stakeholders to strengthen economic security and mitigate organized crime.