EGYPT / ANTI-CORRUPTION CONFERENCE
13-Dec-2021
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The world’s anti-corruption conference began in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt today, with 152 countries meeting to advance action through the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and strengthen integrity responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. UNIS VIENNA
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STORY: EGYPT / ANTI-CORRUPTION CONFERENCE
TRT: 3:30
SOURCE: UNIS VIENNA
RESTRICTIONS: PLEASE CREDIT EGYPTIAN BROADCASTER ERTU FOR SCENES IN THE PLENARY
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / ARABIC /NATS
DATELINE: 13 DECEMBER 2021, SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT
TRT: 3:30
SOURCE: UNIS VIENNA
RESTRICTIONS: PLEASE CREDIT EGYPTIAN BROADCASTER ERTU FOR SCENES IN THE PLENARY
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / ARABIC /NATS
DATELINE: 13 DECEMBER 2021, SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT
SHOTLIST
1. Various shots, Flagraising ceremony, orchestra
2. Wide shot, Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime, incoming president H.E. Mr. Hassan Abdelshafy Ahmed Abdelghany and Governor South Sinai Khaled Fouda Saddiq Mohamed
3. Various shots, Flagraising ceremony
4. Wide shot, Plenary Hall
5. Wide shot, Pan, Plenary Hall
6. Wide shot, Double, Podium H.E. Mr. Al Amimi of UAE and Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime
7. Various shots, audience, Mr H.E. Mr. Hassan Abdelshafy Ahmed Abdelghany
8. Wide shot, Pan, Plenary Hall
9. Med shot, Handover of presidency
10. Wide shot, audience
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations:
“Corruption spreads through societies and erodes people’s trust in leaders and institutions. It deepens inequalities, feeds cynicism and alienation, and reinforces the obstacles facing women and girls. Greed over need harms us all. As countries invest in recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must guard against the diversion of vital resources by criminal opportunists. Tackling corruption is essential to protect human rights and promote democratic accountability. It is an important step towards inclusive, sustainable development.”
12. Med shot, podium, incoming president H.E. Mr. Hassan Abdelshafy Ahmed Abdelghany sits down
13. Wide shot, delegates in hall
14. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) incoming president H.E. Mr. Hassan Abdelshafy Ahmed Abdelghany:
“I’m honored to invite UNODC Executive Director Ghada Waly to say her opening remarks.”
15. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC):
“This 9th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption has a special importance. The world is in dire need of the principles of transparency and integrity to recover from the COVID-19 crisis in a just and equal way without leaving anyone behind. The pandemic shifted from a global health crisis into a socio-economic crisis. On the other hand, this session concludes a year that witnessed the convening of the first ever special session in the history of the UN General Assembly on combating corruption. Consequently, this conference has a responsibility to follow-up on the implementation and activation of its outcomes.”
16. Med shot, H.E. Mr. Mostafa Kamal Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt enters podium
17. Wide shot, audience
18. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) H.E. Mr. Mostafa Kamal Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt:
“We are very much aware that combating corruption is not the sole responsibility of governments, but people have a key role to play in that. This is why we made the efforts in the past years to promote inclusion and empower women and youth since we believe that empowering women contributes to strengthening government’s efforts. The government has taken decisive and effective measures to support women’s political and economic empowerment. As for the youth they are the basis of the future. We are working on integrating them in the formulation and implementation of public policies since we believe in the need to develop a new generation that refutes corruption.”
19. Wide shot, Ms. Ghada Waly walking down corridor
2. Wide shot, Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime, incoming president H.E. Mr. Hassan Abdelshafy Ahmed Abdelghany and Governor South Sinai Khaled Fouda Saddiq Mohamed
3. Various shots, Flagraising ceremony
4. Wide shot, Plenary Hall
5. Wide shot, Pan, Plenary Hall
6. Wide shot, Double, Podium H.E. Mr. Al Amimi of UAE and Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime
7. Various shots, audience, Mr H.E. Mr. Hassan Abdelshafy Ahmed Abdelghany
8. Wide shot, Pan, Plenary Hall
9. Med shot, Handover of presidency
10. Wide shot, audience
11. SOUNDBITE (English) Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations:
“Corruption spreads through societies and erodes people’s trust in leaders and institutions. It deepens inequalities, feeds cynicism and alienation, and reinforces the obstacles facing women and girls. Greed over need harms us all. As countries invest in recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must guard against the diversion of vital resources by criminal opportunists. Tackling corruption is essential to protect human rights and promote democratic accountability. It is an important step towards inclusive, sustainable development.”
12. Med shot, podium, incoming president H.E. Mr. Hassan Abdelshafy Ahmed Abdelghany sits down
13. Wide shot, delegates in hall
14. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) incoming president H.E. Mr. Hassan Abdelshafy Ahmed Abdelghany:
“I’m honored to invite UNODC Executive Director Ghada Waly to say her opening remarks.”
15. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC):
“This 9th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption has a special importance. The world is in dire need of the principles of transparency and integrity to recover from the COVID-19 crisis in a just and equal way without leaving anyone behind. The pandemic shifted from a global health crisis into a socio-economic crisis. On the other hand, this session concludes a year that witnessed the convening of the first ever special session in the history of the UN General Assembly on combating corruption. Consequently, this conference has a responsibility to follow-up on the implementation and activation of its outcomes.”
16. Med shot, H.E. Mr. Mostafa Kamal Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt enters podium
17. Wide shot, audience
18. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) H.E. Mr. Mostafa Kamal Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt:
“We are very much aware that combating corruption is not the sole responsibility of governments, but people have a key role to play in that. This is why we made the efforts in the past years to promote inclusion and empower women and youth since we believe that empowering women contributes to strengthening government’s efforts. The government has taken decisive and effective measures to support women’s political and economic empowerment. As for the youth they are the basis of the future. We are working on integrating them in the formulation and implementation of public policies since we believe in the need to develop a new generation that refutes corruption.”
19. Wide shot, Ms. Ghada Waly walking down corridor
STORYLINE
The world’s anti-corruption conference began in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt today (13 Dec), with 152 countries meeting to advance action through the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and strengthen integrity responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ninth session of the Conference of the States Parties to UNCAC opened with a video message by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and addresses by the Prime Minister of Egypt, Mostafa Madbouly; Harib Al Amimi (United Arab Emirates), the outgoing president of the 8th session; Hassan Abdelshafy Ahmed Abdelghany (Egypt), the president of the ninth session; and Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Ghada Waly.
“Tackling corruption is essential to protect human rights and promote democratic accountability. It is an important step towards inclusive, sustainable development,” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in his video message to the conference. “This Conference is our chance to come together to strengthen cooperation and accelerate global action against corruption. Let us revive hope and restore trust in institutions. Now is the time to act for a safer, more prosperous and just future.”
The UNODC Executive Director called the COVID-19 pandemic “a global wake-up call” to stand for integrity. “The world loses trillions of dollars every year to corruption, at a time when every dollar is needed to increase public investment,” she said in her opening remarks. “Just as it breaks down resilience and exposes people to hardship, corruption also enables criminals, traffickers, and terrorists.”
Ms. Waly highlighted the need to raise awareness and bring together all stakeholders – political leaders, institutions, the private sector, civil society, media, youth and women – in the fight against corruption.
“To truly overcome endemic corruption, we need to aim for a fundamental change in mindsets, one which rejects corruption at every level,” she said. “We must send that message to the people we serve, through this conference and through our actions.”
Some 152 countries and a record 2,133 participants from governments, regional and intergovernmental organizations, civil society, academia, and the private sector have registered to take part in person and virtually in the conference, which continues until 17 December. Seventy-five side events, including four events in the lead-up to the conference, have been organized on the margins of the session.
The ninth session in Sharm El-Sheikh caps a year of global anti-corruption action, following on the first UN General Assembly special session against corruption (UNGASS) in June.
Eight draft resolutions and two draft decisions are being considered this week, addressing issues including prevention, the role of supreme audit institutions, asset recovery, beneficial ownership education, law enforcement cooperation, regional approaches and operationalizing the UNGASS political declaration. A resolution focusing on anti-corruption in times of emergencies and recovery, entitled the Sharm El-Sheikh Declaration, is expected to be adopted at the session.
About the United Nations Convention against Corruption and the Conference of the States Parties
The UN Convention against Corruption is the sole global, legally-binding instrument against this crime. It came into force in December 2005 and is near-universal with 189 Parties. Under the Convention, States are legally obliged to prevent and criminalize corruption; to promote international cooperation; to recover and return stolen assets; and to improve technical assistance and information exchange in both the private and public sectors.
The Convention is reinforced by the Implementation Review Mechanism, which started in 2010, covering the chapters of the Convention on criminalization and law enforcement, and on international cooperation. The second cycle of reviews started in 2015 and covers the chapters on preventive measures and asset recovery.
UNODC serves as guardian to the Convention and provides anti-corruption assistance to 116 countries through its Global Programme against Corruption and field presence. At the 9th session, UNODC is hosting a number of side events, and will present publications on tackling corruption in sport, whistle-blower protection the health sector, addressing the gender dimensions of corruption and addressing corruption challenges in the COVID-19 response and recovery.
The ninth session of the Conference of the States Parties to UNCAC opened with a video message by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and addresses by the Prime Minister of Egypt, Mostafa Madbouly; Harib Al Amimi (United Arab Emirates), the outgoing president of the 8th session; Hassan Abdelshafy Ahmed Abdelghany (Egypt), the president of the ninth session; and Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Ghada Waly.
“Tackling corruption is essential to protect human rights and promote democratic accountability. It is an important step towards inclusive, sustainable development,” said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in his video message to the conference. “This Conference is our chance to come together to strengthen cooperation and accelerate global action against corruption. Let us revive hope and restore trust in institutions. Now is the time to act for a safer, more prosperous and just future.”
The UNODC Executive Director called the COVID-19 pandemic “a global wake-up call” to stand for integrity. “The world loses trillions of dollars every year to corruption, at a time when every dollar is needed to increase public investment,” she said in her opening remarks. “Just as it breaks down resilience and exposes people to hardship, corruption also enables criminals, traffickers, and terrorists.”
Ms. Waly highlighted the need to raise awareness and bring together all stakeholders – political leaders, institutions, the private sector, civil society, media, youth and women – in the fight against corruption.
“To truly overcome endemic corruption, we need to aim for a fundamental change in mindsets, one which rejects corruption at every level,” she said. “We must send that message to the people we serve, through this conference and through our actions.”
Some 152 countries and a record 2,133 participants from governments, regional and intergovernmental organizations, civil society, academia, and the private sector have registered to take part in person and virtually in the conference, which continues until 17 December. Seventy-five side events, including four events in the lead-up to the conference, have been organized on the margins of the session.
The ninth session in Sharm El-Sheikh caps a year of global anti-corruption action, following on the first UN General Assembly special session against corruption (UNGASS) in June.
Eight draft resolutions and two draft decisions are being considered this week, addressing issues including prevention, the role of supreme audit institutions, asset recovery, beneficial ownership education, law enforcement cooperation, regional approaches and operationalizing the UNGASS political declaration. A resolution focusing on anti-corruption in times of emergencies and recovery, entitled the Sharm El-Sheikh Declaration, is expected to be adopted at the session.
About the United Nations Convention against Corruption and the Conference of the States Parties
The UN Convention against Corruption is the sole global, legally-binding instrument against this crime. It came into force in December 2005 and is near-universal with 189 Parties. Under the Convention, States are legally obliged to prevent and criminalize corruption; to promote international cooperation; to recover and return stolen assets; and to improve technical assistance and information exchange in both the private and public sectors.
The Convention is reinforced by the Implementation Review Mechanism, which started in 2010, covering the chapters of the Convention on criminalization and law enforcement, and on international cooperation. The second cycle of reviews started in 2015 and covers the chapters on preventive measures and asset recovery.
UNODC serves as guardian to the Convention and provides anti-corruption assistance to 116 countries through its Global Programme against Corruption and field presence. At the 9th session, UNODC is hosting a number of side events, and will present publications on tackling corruption in sport, whistle-blower protection the health sector, addressing the gender dimensions of corruption and addressing corruption challenges in the COVID-19 response and recovery.
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