A comparative review of financial corruption prevention strategies in the republic of Iraq

Corruption is a systemic issue that impacts every aspect of human activity with financial violations and corruption. It stands among the most crucial of issues which due to its historical roots, has expanded in our societies. Administrative and financial corruption is an unlawful action carried out by a group of employees. It manifests wherever it can and takes various forms such as bribery, fraud, cheating, complicity in government tasks entrusted to government employees, and abuse of influence in departments. This problem occurs in both developing and developed countries. When countries deviate from religious and moral values, lack effective anti-corruption laws, and also grapple with weak governments and regimes unable to enforce anti-corruption mechanisms or when they face severe economic crises such as wars or imposed economic pressure, corruption flourishes. This undermines political legitimacy, exacerbates poverty, and leads to economic and political instability. By misusing and illegally benefiting from authority, influence, and public resources for personal enrichment, administrative and financial corruption leads to illegal actions by officials and violates fundamental human rights. Therefore, financial corruption impacts the economic and social structures of both developing and developed countries in the same manner. This article aims to address this question: What are the methods that can be employed to prevent corruption, and its examples in the legal frameworks of Iraq? The current research employed a descriptive-analytical approach. The information was gathered through specialized books and articles in this field, laws, regulations, ongoing plans and bills, and international documents.