This news has been read 217 times! KUWAIT CITY, May 22: Kuwait’s recent advancements in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index have sparked both optimism and concern. Despite climbing 14 places internationally to rank 63rd, according to the 2023 report, the nation finds itself grappling with assertions from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The organization has pointed out that corruption has entrenched itself deeply into Kuwaiti society, posing a significant threat to the nation’s integrity.
With an estimated annual cost of corruption soaring to 1.2 billion dinars, Kuwait’s Economic Society has sounded the alarm. In response to these concerns, government authorities have announced decisive measures.
Al-Seyassah has learned that the government intends to scrutinize all tender files and contracts about government projects awarded in recent years. The objective of this comprehensive review is twofold: firstly, to ensure adherence to technical and financial criteria, as well as compliance with the Public Tenders Law No. (49) of 2016 and its regulations.
Secondly, the investigation aims to identify any instances of irregularities, including direct orders, contract divisions, and potential breaches of legality. Highlighting the urgency of the situation, contracts related to combating the COVID-19 pandemic will receive immediate attention, with estimated expenditures totaling 5 billion dinars. Government sources have emphasized a commitment .
