AMMAN, July 26 (Petra) -- The Ministry of Water and Irrigation launched a specialized workshop on Sunday to kick off the formulation of the Water Sector Integrity and Anti-Corruption Strategy, executed in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).

Bringing together members of the strategic steering and technical committees, the initiative forms part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to institutionalize corporate governance, transparency, and integrity across water sector entities.

According to a ministry statement, Assistant Secretary-General for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Dr. Mohammad Al-Afeeshat, emphasized that the initiative--implemented through GIZ's Water Sector Governance Project--aligns directly with the National Water Strategy 2023–2040, the Public Sector Modernization Roadmap, and the National Anti-Corruption and Integrity Strategy 2026–2030.

Al-Afeeshat noted that the framework aims to elevate operational efficiency, advance sustainable development goals, and reinforce national stability, expressing appreciation for the continued backing of international development partners.

The workshop outlined an action plan for the coming months, anchored by a comprehensive risk assessment framework alongside capacity-building programs, awareness initiatives, and governance upgrades tailored for sector institutions.

Austrian technical advisor and expert Georg Huber delivered a presentation detailing global best practices in governance, integrity enforcement, and sound water resource management, offering strategic recommendations to guide the drafting process.

Participants agreed on establishing two core governance bodies to manage the strategy's development and implementation: a steering committee to oversee overall policy direction and project milestones, and a technical team tasked with day-to-day execution and technical deliverables.

//Petra// AA