The Role of Education and Training in Combating Corruption: A Scientific Seminar at the College of Arts
The College of Arts at the University of Samarra held a scientific seminar titled “The Quality of Education and Training in Combating Corruption”, presented by Dr. Abbas Al-Aibi and Assistant Lecturer Omar Ghani Abdul Latif in one of the college’s halls.
The speakers aimed to highlight the role of education and training in promoting transparency and integrity while presenting innovative strategies to enhance the quality of education as an effective step in the fight against corruption.
The seminar emphasized the importance of educational institutions in raising awareness and actively contributing to combating corruption. It also showcased their role as platforms for educating students and public sector employees, in addition to their academic and research functions. The discussion included organizing specialized training courses to identify forms of corruption and establish effective mechanisms to combat it.
Omar Ghani explored the concept of corruption as defined by international organizations such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), while also explaining how education plays a key role in fostering a culture of integrity and transparency.
On the other hand, Abbas Al-Aibi underscored the significance of education and training as primary tools in building an aware society capable of addressing corruption-related challenges.
The seminar concluded with several key recommendations, including considering the introduction of a specialized course on anti-corruption, either as a standalone subject or integrated with human rights education. Another recommendation was to benefit from successful global experiences in combating corruption to enhance academic and professional capacities in this field.
It is worth noting that this seminar was part of a series of initiatives adopted by the university administration to curb administrative and financial corruption and reinforce integrity across all sectors.
