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Jordan Steps Up Anti-Corruption Efforts in Finance with Council of Europe’s Support

Amman, Jordan - The Council of Europe and Jordan have embarked on a new partnership to strengthen democratic governance and anti-corruption efforts in the country. On February 4, 2015, the two entities signed an agreement outlining the objectives for their cooperation from 2015 to 2017.

Objectives of the Agreement

The agreement aims to:

  • Consolidate Jordan’s achievements in cooperation with the Council of Europe since 2012
  • Initiate new areas of collaboration based on national reform priorities and demand-driven approach

The partnership will focus on promoting a common legal space between Europe and Jordan, supporting the development and implementation of new legislation, setting up and functioning of human rights institutions and governance structures.

Fight Against Corruption and Money Laundering in Finance

One of the key components of the agreement is the fight against corruption and money laundering in finance. This project, implemented as part of the Council of Europe’s South Programme II, will provide technical assistance to Jordanian authorities to strengthen their anti-corruption efforts and improve financial transparency.

Geographical Scope

The programme’s geographical scope covers cooperation with countries in the Middle East and North Africa region, with Tunisia, Morocco, and Jordan being the main beneficiaries. The project team is based in Amman, Jordan, and Strasbourg, France, and is headed by Igor Nebyvaev, Head of Unit I/Administrator at the Council of Europe.

Success Relies on Collaboration

The project’s success will rely on close collaboration between the Council of Europe and Jordanian authorities, as well as international partners. With this agreement, Jordan takes a significant step towards strengthening its anti-corruption efforts and promoting transparency in finance.

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