24 May 2024
A Fully Operational National Anti-Corruption Commission: An Imperative Amid Pervasive Corruption in Lebanon
Addressing Lebanon’s rampant corruption, enhancing transparency in public administrations as well as restoring trust in government and institutions constitutes a fundamental prerequisite for any development strategy. Indeed, systemic and widespread corruption has drained the state’s treasury, undermined the effectiveness of its institutions, and blocked necessary reforms, aggravating the unprecedented economic and financial crisis plaguing the country.
This report presents an introduction to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in Lebanon and its importance within the Lebanon Reform, Recovery, and Reconstruction Framework (3RF). It also provides an overview of the developments related to the NACC, including within the dedicated 3RF Working Group.
Furthermore, this report highlights the challenges facing the NACC, such as the shortage of human resources and the need for technical assistance. It concludes with a set of recommendations aimed at ensuring the effective functioning of the NACC.
This report is part of a series of reports produced by Maharat Foundation to track the progress of reforms highlighted in the Lebanon Reform, Recovery and Reconstruction Framework (3RF) which is part of a comprehensive response to the massive explosion on the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020, launched by the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN) and the World Bank Group (WBG).
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