* Organised by MoCI in co-operation with ACTA
Proceedings of an educational workshop on the Code of Conduct and Integrity of Public Officials, organised by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) in co-operation with the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA), were launched on Wednesday.
It is planned to take place until Thursday and features the participation of several ministry officials.
This workshop comes within the framework of the MoCI's efforts to develop and support the skills of its employees and to instil concepts and standards of integrity and transparency. The event also aims to introduce the Code of Conduct and Integrity of Public Officials and initiate compliance to the provisions stipulated in this regard, the MoCI has said in a statement.
During his opening speech at the workshop, Sultan bin Rashid al-Khater, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, stressed the importance of issuing the Code of Conduct and Integrity of Public Officials, noting that "this step comes as a continuation of the tireless efforts exerted by Qatar under the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. This endeavour seeks to combat corrupt behaviour and enhance transparency to protect public money and preserve State capabilities and assets, which would contribute to fortifying the work environment and the societal system against all forms of corruption and laxity".
Al-Khater added that the importance of the code and its content lies in enacting integrity and transparency values and principles in the public office scope and practices, to reduce job abuses and to strengthen controls of compliance with regulations, laws and administrative procedures in all State facilities and institutions, thus consolidating citizens’ confidence in State agencies and its affiliates, by means aligning with the requirements of the rule of law and public interest.
Organising the workshop is a continuation of the State’s efforts to develop its cadres and enhance the principles of integrity and transparency they hold, al-Khater pointed out, adding that the State would first seek to deepen the ministry employees’ understanding of the principles and rules of the Code of Conduct and Integrity Public Officials and its rules, then formulate the appropriate mechanisms to work with the decisions stipulated therein, and ensure continuity of its obligations.
In conclusion, the undersecretary expressed his aspiration that the event in question would contribute to consolidating the mechanisms for the optimal application of the Code of Conduct and Integrity Public Officials.
In its two days, the workshop will be run by Amal Ahmed al-Kuwari, Administrative Control and Development director at ACTA. The event features presenting the Code of Conduct and Integrity Public Officials issued as per Cabinet Resolution No 18 of 2020, which is made up of 19 articles applicable to government agencies.
The workshop agenda also includes introducing the basic rules of public job etiquette and mechanisms for building professional values and culture based on the principles of honesty and defining the relationships between the employee and his/ her superiors, subordinates and colleagues.
The workshop also deals with functional competencies, and the articles of the Code of Conduct and Integrity Public Officials, and its relationship to the work environment and the rules and behaviour of public employees.
Moreover, the workshop will shine a spotlight on the procedures to implement the rules and principles of integrity and transparency in public service, by presenting practical examples in the field of procurement, bidding, service provision and dealing with superiors, subordinates and colleagues.
It is planned to take place until Thursday and features the participation of several ministry officials.
This workshop comes within the framework of the MoCI's efforts to develop and support the skills of its employees and to instil concepts and standards of integrity and transparency. The event also aims to introduce the Code of Conduct and Integrity of Public Officials and initiate compliance to the provisions stipulated in this regard, the MoCI has said in a statement.
During his opening speech at the workshop, Sultan bin Rashid al-Khater, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, stressed the importance of issuing the Code of Conduct and Integrity of Public Officials, noting that "this step comes as a continuation of the tireless efforts exerted by Qatar under the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. This endeavour seeks to combat corrupt behaviour and enhance transparency to protect public money and preserve State capabilities and assets, which would contribute to fortifying the work environment and the societal system against all forms of corruption and laxity".
Al-Khater added that the importance of the code and its content lies in enacting integrity and transparency values and principles in the public office scope and practices, to reduce job abuses and to strengthen controls of compliance with regulations, laws and administrative procedures in all State facilities and institutions, thus consolidating citizens’ confidence in State agencies and its affiliates, by means aligning with the requirements of the rule of law and public interest.
Organising the workshop is a continuation of the State’s efforts to develop its cadres and enhance the principles of integrity and transparency they hold, al-Khater pointed out, adding that the State would first seek to deepen the ministry employees’ understanding of the principles and rules of the Code of Conduct and Integrity Public Officials and its rules, then formulate the appropriate mechanisms to work with the decisions stipulated therein, and ensure continuity of its obligations.
In conclusion, the undersecretary expressed his aspiration that the event in question would contribute to consolidating the mechanisms for the optimal application of the Code of Conduct and Integrity Public Officials.
In its two days, the workshop will be run by Amal Ahmed al-Kuwari, Administrative Control and Development director at ACTA. The event features presenting the Code of Conduct and Integrity Public Officials issued as per Cabinet Resolution No 18 of 2020, which is made up of 19 articles applicable to government agencies.
The workshop agenda also includes introducing the basic rules of public job etiquette and mechanisms for building professional values and culture based on the principles of honesty and defining the relationships between the employee and his/ her superiors, subordinates and colleagues.
The workshop also deals with functional competencies, and the articles of the Code of Conduct and Integrity Public Officials, and its relationship to the work environment and the rules and behaviour of public employees.
Moreover, the workshop will shine a spotlight on the procedures to implement the rules and principles of integrity and transparency in public service, by presenting practical examples in the field of procurement, bidding, service provision and dealing with superiors, subordinates and colleagues.