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    Parliament in the face of corruption: is it a partner or a victim?

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    Post by Rocky Mon 02 Sep 2024, 6:53 am

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    Baghdad/Al-Masala: For many years, Iraq has suffered from rampant corruption in state institutions, which has negatively affected the country’s progress and development.
    Despite the efforts made by some parties to uncover corruption and hold officials accountable, these efforts are often ineffective in reducing this phenomenon.
    It is noted that corruption is not only an administrative problem, but rather a widespread disease that extends to all aspects of political and social life in the country.
    Corruption in state institutions
    Many reports indicate that corruption in Iraqi state institutions still has the upper hand, which greatly hinders the country’s progress and impedes the implementation of development projects. Despite attempts to expose corruption, most of these attempts lack effectiveness, as corruption is deeply rooted in the political and administrative system.
    The Iraqi Council of Representatives is one of the main institutions that should play an effective role in combating corruption by questioning and holding officials accountable.
    However, the council shows clear weakness in this role. For example, the council failed to interrogate many prominent figures affiliated with political parties and blocs, despite their involvement in corruption cases.
    One of the most prominent examples of this is the case of the dismissed Speaker of Parliament, Mohammed al-Halbousi, who was convicted of the dishonorable crime of forgery.
    Despite this conviction, he has not been seriously questioned or tried. In addition, many interrogation files related to senior figures at the ministerial level suffer from neglect and obstruction due to the absence of a genuine speaker of the House of Representatives.
    Many sources indicate that political favors play a major role in preventing the interrogation of Iraqi state officials. For example, the Minister of Electricity was not interrogated despite the major defects in the energy networks and the corruption associated with his administration. This reflects the influence of personal and political relationships in obstructing efforts to combat corruption.
    During interviews with a number of Iraqi citizens, many of them expressed their dissatisfaction with the current situation. One citizen said: “We see corruption everywhere, but no one talks about it or takes serious action. We feel that our voice is not heard and that our future is being stolen before our eyes.”
    Another citizen noted, “The government seems uninterested in people’s problems. We hear about corruption every day, but no one is held accountable. We feel frustrated and distrustful of any change coming.”
    According to Transparency International reports, Iraq ranks low on the Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking as one of the most corrupt countries in the world. Economic losses due to corruption in Iraq are estimated at billions of dollars annually, directly affecting the national economy and citizens’ standard of living.
    Estimates of the amounts lost due to corruption in Iraq vary according to sources and reports, but the numbers indicate huge losses over the past years. According to some reports issued by international and local monitoring bodies, the value of the amounts lost due to corruption in Iraq is estimated at billions of dollars annually.
    Transparency International's report indicates that Iraq is among the worst countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index, which means that corruption in Iraq remains a serious and ongoing problem. Estimates indicate that Iraq loses approximately $10 to $15 billion annually due to corruption.
    According to the annual reports of the Iraqi Supreme Audit Bureau, billions of dollars of public money are wasted as a result of corruption in government contracts, bribery, and mismanagement.
    Some government and parliamentary statements indicated that the total amounts wasted or stolen since 2003 until now may reach about 300 billion dollars.
    This figure includes money wasted or stolen in various sectors, including oil, electricity and infrastructure.
    These financial losses directly affect the Iraqi economy and the quality of life of citizens. The huge sums of money wasted due to corruption could be used to improve public services, such as education, health and infrastructure, strengthen the local economy and create new job opportunities.
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