Legal Framework for Anti-Corruption and Transparency

On December 21, 2025, the Faculty of Law at Tishk International University organized an academic seminar delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Adnan Abdullah, a faculty member at the Faculty of Law, Tishk International University, entitled “The Legal Regulation of Financial Disclosure in the Kurdistan Region.”

Seminar Details

Detail Information
Title The Legal Regulation of Financial Disclosure in the Kurdistan Region
Date December 21, 2025
Speaker Assistant Professor Dr. Adnan Abdullah, Faculty of Law, TIU
Attendees Faculty members and researchers

Key Topics Addressed

The seminar provided an analytical presentation highlighting:

Focus Area Description
Financial disclosure as an anti-corruption mechanism One of the most important tools for corruption prevention
Regulatory framework in Kurdistan Region Integrity Commission Law of 2011 and Financial Asset Disclosure Instructions of 2016
Obligations of senior officials Government, parliament, and Judicial Council officials must complete financial asset disclosure forms
Supervisory body Financial Asset Disclosure Department within the Prevention and Transparency Directorate of the Integrity Commission

Core Objectives of Financial Disclosure

Dr. Adnan Abdullah highlighted the fundamental importance of financial disclosure through its core objectives:

Objective Description
Detecting illicit enrichment Identifying illegal accumulation of wealth by public officials
Identifying conflict of interest Recognizing situations where personal interests may interfere with public duties
Uncovering money laundering Contributing to mechanisms for detecting money laundering offenses

Audience Engagement

The seminar witnessed active engagement from attendees, as a range of scholarly questions and interventions were raised, contributing to:

  • Deepening the discussion on financial disclosure mechanisms

  • Enriching legal and practical dimensions of the topic

Alignment with SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

This seminar aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16) by:

SDG 16 Focus Application
Supporting transparency Promoting open financial disclosure practices
Enhancing institutional integrity Strengthening anti-corruption mechanisms
Reinforcing the rule of law Upholding legal frameworks within public institutions

Significance

This seminar provided a valuable platform for:

  • Understanding Kurdistan Region’s legal framework for financial disclosure

  • Examining anti-corruption mechanisms in public institutions

  • Discussing transparency and accountability in governance

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