Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06BAGHDAD2204
2006-06-26 06:36:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Baghdad
Cable title:
MALIKI TAKING SMALL, UNCERTAIN STEPS ON CORRUPTION
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BAGHDAD 002204
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/25/2016
TAGS: ECON KCOR PREL PINR IZ
SUBJECT: MALIKI TAKING SMALL, UNCERTAIN STEPS ON CORRUPTION
Classified By: A/DCM Daniel Speckhard for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L BAGHDAD 002204
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/25/2016
TAGS: ECON KCOR PREL PINR IZ
SUBJECT: MALIKI TAKING SMALL, UNCERTAIN STEPS ON CORRUPTION
Classified By: A/DCM Daniel Speckhard for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: In a June 22 meeting with Charge d'Affaires
Speckhard and EconCouns, Prime Minister Maliki requested USG
expertise and assistance to help combat corruption in Iraq.
The new GOI has declared anti-corruption a top priority, but
the PM has yet to focus seriously on the issue.
Nevertheless, the PM seemed hopeful and confident that his
government can do a better job of coordinating efforts among
disparate anti-corruption institutions and boosting
adjudication of corruption cases. END SUMMARY.
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Ethics Pledge
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2. (C) In a June 22 meeting, Charge congratulated Maliki on
his announcement of anti-corruption as a major theme for the
new government and introduced the EconCouns as the Embassy's
lead on anti-corruption. Maliki responded that the new GOI
is only one-month old but would benefit from the Embassy's
ideas on anti-corruption initiatives. The PM noted that he
already has introduced ideas to combat anti-corruption, such
as establishing a comptroller in every ministry. The GOI,
Maliki asserted, must be serious and take action against
offenders, adding that anyone involved in corruption would be
either fired or sent to court.
3. (C) Maliki said that he has asked each minister to prepare
a four-year program for their respective offices and is
requiring each minister to sign an ethics pledge and a
financial disclosure agreement in front of the press in a few
weeks.
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USG Assistance and the PM's
Anti-Corruption Coordination Unit
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4. (C) Maliki expressed surprise to learn that only twelve of
several thousand corruption cases sent to the Central
Criminal Court of Iraq have been adjudicated. When asked
about the anti-corruption coordination unit that Maliki plans
to create, Maliki agreed that it must be staffed with
technically competent people who possess a background in
corruption issues and an interest in working together.
Maliki also proposed establishing an anti-corruption
coordinating committee that could benefit from USG expertise
and training. Establishing this committee, may require
legislation, Maliki noted, and it would be publicized through
a media campaign to send a message to government officials
that the PM is serious about anti-corruption.
KHALILZAD
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/25/2016
TAGS: ECON KCOR PREL PINR IZ
SUBJECT: MALIKI TAKING SMALL, UNCERTAIN STEPS ON CORRUPTION
Classified By: A/DCM Daniel Speckhard for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: In a June 22 meeting with Charge d'Affaires
Speckhard and EconCouns, Prime Minister Maliki requested USG
expertise and assistance to help combat corruption in Iraq.
The new GOI has declared anti-corruption a top priority, but
the PM has yet to focus seriously on the issue.
Nevertheless, the PM seemed hopeful and confident that his
government can do a better job of coordinating efforts among
disparate anti-corruption institutions and boosting
adjudication of corruption cases. END SUMMARY.
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Ethics Pledge
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2. (C) In a June 22 meeting, Charge congratulated Maliki on
his announcement of anti-corruption as a major theme for the
new government and introduced the EconCouns as the Embassy's
lead on anti-corruption. Maliki responded that the new GOI
is only one-month old but would benefit from the Embassy's
ideas on anti-corruption initiatives. The PM noted that he
already has introduced ideas to combat anti-corruption, such
as establishing a comptroller in every ministry. The GOI,
Maliki asserted, must be serious and take action against
offenders, adding that anyone involved in corruption would be
either fired or sent to court.
3. (C) Maliki said that he has asked each minister to prepare
a four-year program for their respective offices and is
requiring each minister to sign an ethics pledge and a
financial disclosure agreement in front of the press in a few
weeks.
--------------
USG Assistance and the PM's
Anti-Corruption Coordination Unit
--------------
4. (C) Maliki expressed surprise to learn that only twelve of
several thousand corruption cases sent to the Central
Criminal Court of Iraq have been adjudicated. When asked
about the anti-corruption coordination unit that Maliki plans
to create, Maliki agreed that it must be staffed with
technically competent people who possess a background in
corruption issues and an interest in working together.
Maliki also proposed establishing an anti-corruption
coordinating committee that could benefit from USG expertise
and training. Establishing this committee, may require
legislation, Maliki noted, and it would be publicized through
a media campaign to send a message to government officials
that the PM is serious about anti-corruption.
KHALILZAD