UNDP’s regional project on Anti-Corruption and Integrity in Arab Countries (ACIAC)’s overarching objective is to enable institutions and systems to address awareness, prevention and enforcement of anti-corruption and integrity measures to maximize availability of resources for poverty eradication and contribute to the establishment of inclusive and effective governance in line with SDG 16. This involves promoting the inclusive and effective implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) within the region. ACIAC's comprehensive approach encompasses various strategies, such as policy and legislative support, training initiatives, and the provision of advanced technologies and tools to enhance the capabilities of relevant institutions.
 

ACIAC works to expand efforts to foster transparency and accountability, particularly in sectors vulnerable to corruption. This involves conducting new research, developing specialized tools, and deploying them to identify, assess, and mitigate corruption risks. Furthermore, ACIAC established and supports the Arab Anti-Corruption and Integrity Network (ACINET) which is a key regional player in advocating for SDG16. Additionally, ACIAC fosters sustainable capacity development on related topics through specialized academies, training centers, and universities within the project countries. 
 

As part of its initiatives, ACIAC has established the "Integrity Guardians regional youth" network, which actively engages over 2000 students from 22 universities across Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq. Through this network, ACIAC has organized more than 70 capacity development activities, enabled the establishment of six integrity clubs in universities across three countries, and initiated a process to support the formulation of a regional youth vision on integrity for development in Arab states.
 

Another key focus area of ACIAC is to promote transparency and accountability for the empowerment of women in government, business, and society. National anti-corruption strategies and sector-specific programs are instrumental in this pursuit, facilitated through the Regional Women's Alliance for Anti-Corruption and Integrity in Arab countries (WAIA) established with the support of ACIAC in 2022.