A sign outside Iraq’s Federal Commission of Integrity headquarters in Baghdad, which continues to lead investigations into corruption and property fraud across the country.
Iraq’s anti-corruption body joins international network amid persistent graft concerns
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s Federal Integrity Commission officially joined the Network of Corruption Prevention Authorities on Wednesday, an international body that promotes coordination and information sharing among anti-corruption agencies.
The commission said membership will facilitate greater exchange of expertise and data with counterpart institutions, provide access to international best practices in corruption prevention, and help improve institutional performance. In a statement, it described the accession as a national achievement that strengthens Iraq’s international standing in the fight against corruption, adding that membership aligns with Iraq’s obligations under the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
The move follows Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s pledge to make anti-corruption efforts a priority of his government.
Iraq ranked 136th out of 180 countries in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, scoring 28 out of 100, its highest score since the index began tracking the country in 2003. The ranking marks an improvement from 140th place the previous year. Despite the progress, Iraq remains among the more corrupt countries in the index.