At the conference titled "Challenges of Combating Corruption and Ways to Overcome Them," held on December 9 in recognition of International Anti-Corruption Day, Armenia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Mher Grigoryan, reaffirmed the country’s strategic priority of anti-corruption policy. The event was part of a month-long national campaign, "Join Forces – Prevent Corruption."
According to the Deputy Prime Minister, since 2018, the Armenian government has been systematically working on establishing and developing an institutional framework to combat corruption. Particular emphasis has been placed on raising public awareness about how corruption hinders key reforms and affects the quality of life. Grigoryan highlighted the importance of digitizing public services as a critical tool in the fight against corruption.
Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan, in a video address, pointed out significant progress in building anti-corruption infrastructure over the past six years. Armenia now has a functioning Anti-Corruption Committee, a specialized division within the Prosecutor’s Office, and a dedicated Anti-Corruption Court. These developments have elevated Armenia out of the ranks of countries lacking institutional mechanisms to fight corruption.
John Allelo, Director of USAID’s Armenia Mission, reaffirmed USAID’s support for Armenia’s anti-corruption initiatives through its Integrity Program, which runs until 2026. The program includes targeted assistance to the Corruption Prevention Commission and the Ministry of Justice, support for developing a comprehensive anti-corruption strategy, capacity-building for personnel, and the creation of guidelines to further enhance the system.
“Corruption is a fundamental weakness in democratic development,” Allelo emphasized, stressing the importance of fostering zero tolerance for corruption within society.
