IG Participates In Uncac Review Meeting In Vienna

Sept. 4, 2026

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The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has participated in the First Resumed 17th Session of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Implementation Review Group, held from 31 August to 4 September 2026 at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria.

The IG was represented by the Director Legal Affairs, Ms. Hilda Talibba, who was part of the Ugandan delegation comprising representatives from the Directorate for Ethics and Integrity (DEI), Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), Leadership Code Tribunal (LCT), Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MoJCA), Justice, Law and Order Sector (JLOS), Office of the Auditor General (OAG), and the Judiciary.

The delegation was headed by the Permanent Secretary, DEI, Mr. Dunstan Balaba.

The meeting brought together States Parties to the UNCAC to assess progress in the implementation of the Convention and strengthen international efforts to prevent and combat corruption.

The technical discussions focused on the performance of the UNCAC Implementation Review Mechanism, preparations for and implementation of the second phase of the review process, and progress in implementing key thematic areas of the Convention.

Participants also considered issues relating to technical assistance, financial and budgetary matters, gaps in national legal frameworks, and national, regional and international cooperation. The meeting provided an opportunity for States Parties to exchange information, good practices and experiences gained in implementing the Convention, as well as to identify areas requiring further strengthening.

As part of Uganda’s participation, the Head of Delegation, Mr. Balaba, delivered a country statement outlining Uganda’s implementation steps and efforts towards fulfilling its obligations under the UNCAC.

Uganda’s participation in the Implementation Review Group demonstrates the country’s continued engagement in international mechanisms aimed at strengthening anti-corruption systems, accountability, integrity and the rule of law.