Vienna, 30 October 2026 – A delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan participated in the 15th Session of the Assembly of Parties to the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), held at the United Nations Office at Vienna.
During the session, representatives of the participating States exchanged views on pressing issues related to corruption prevention and combating corruption. They also discussed prospects for strengthening international cooperation and further advancing the Academy's activities, including ensuring its long-term financial sustainability.
Addressing the session, Yerzhan Kuatbekov, Chargé d’Affaires of the Republic of Kazakhstan, presented the key results of the anti-corruption reforms underway in the country. In particular, he highlighted institutional transformations, improvements to the legal and regulatory framework, strengthened corruption prevention mechanisms, and the introduction of digital solutions aimed at enhancing transparency and the efficiency of public administration.
Particular attention was paid to the practical outcomes of the measures being implemented. These included a 26% decrease in the number of registered corruption offences, as well as the recovery of assets worth more than KZT 316 billion for the state, which have been allocated to socially significant projects.
The Kazakh side reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening international cooperation in combating corruption and underscored IACA's significant contribution to professional education, academic research, and the promotion of international best practices.
