Over 1,000 delegates from 125 countries are meeting this week in Doha, Qatar.

The conference was officially opened by the Attorney General of Qatar, Dr. Ali Al-Marri, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Tamin Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Heir Apparent of the State of Qatar. Dr. Al-Marri described the Conference of States Parties as the "the inter-governmental forum par excellence to fight corruption".
In his speech to the forum, UNODC Executive Director Antonio Maria Costa called corruption "the cause and consequence" of the financial crisis. He criticized governments for having allowed the system to get out of control, and financiers and corporate tycoons for turning their dealings into a free-for-all game.
Mr. Costa stressed that "corruption is preventable, not a fact of life, or part of business." The UNCAC contains preventive measures that apply to the public and private sectors. One of the main issues under discussion at Doha is the creation of a mechanism to review implementation of the treaty.
A review mechanism would, for the first time, enable states to see how effectively they are fighting corruption, and identify where more progress is needed. The intention is to create a mechanism that is transparent, non-intrusive, inclusive and fair
The Conference of States Parties is also being attended by representatives of civil society, international organizations, parliaments, the media and the private sector.
The International Public Organization “Rights and Prosperity” was presented by Executive Director Najiba Shirinbekova