KazBar With Participation of KIMEP University and SIGNUM Law Firm Has Launched a One-Year Project «Improving Anti-Corruption Legislation»
ABOUT THE PROJECT
We are happy to announce that Kazakhstan Bar Association (KazBar) with participation of the School of Law of KIMEP University and SIGNUM Law Firm has launched a one-year project «Improving Anti-Corruption Legislation» under acontract with a branch of the United States Chamber of Commerce – Center for International Private Entrepreneurship (CIPE). The main objective of this project is analysis of the Republic of Kazakhstan legislation and international experience with the aim of preparation of proposals for improvement and consolidation of anti-corruption legislation of Kazakhstan.
IMPLEMENTATION
The first half of our one-year activity under the project is dedicated to the analysis of anti-corruption legislation and drafting of proposals so as to increase its effectiveness. On the basis of project performance, an official meeting will be held regarding results of the analysis, attended by representatives of state and private sectors. Upon completion of the project CIPE and KazBar will present a package of recommendations for improvement of anti-corruption legislation to the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
WHAT HAVE WE DONE SO FAR?
As of today, we have drafted a detailed action plan, formed a preliminary working group comprised of practicing lawyers and students, which commenced proactive efforts for analysis of anti-corruption legislation and informing public about our activity.
FEEDBACK
Corruption and countermeasures to it are topical problems of modern society, which either way affect all, thus everyone has a chance to contribute into the future of Kazakhstan society and state. We sincerely hope that the project will draw a response with everyone. Any comments and proposals are important for our activity, and lawyers, willing to take part in the project, may address KazBar via e-mail: ceo@kazbar.org.kz, or the head of the working group of the Project Sofiya Zhylkaidarova, member of KazBar Managing Council and Managing partner of «SIGNUM» law firm via e-mail: ssz@signumlaw.com.
