The College of Oil and Gas Industrial Management organizes a workshop on “The Role of the Media in Combating Administrative and Financial Corruption”
The Media and Government Communication Division and the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Industrial Management for Oil and Gas organized a workshop titled "The Role of Media in Combating Administrative and Financial Corruption." The workshop, held via Google Meet on Wednesday evening, March 18, 2026, featured presentations by Assistant Professor Dr. Haider Ali Al-Asadi and Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Hashim, and was moderated by Assistant Lecturer Saad Mutair Madloul. The workshop focused on defining the concept of administrative and financial corruption and the role of traditional and new media in supporting integrity and combating corruption. This support is achieved through responsible coverage of public issues and the dissemination of accurate information that contributes to building trust between citizens and institutions.The workshop also addressed the concepts of administrative and financial corruption and their relationship to the media's role in exposing and curbing these practices. Furthermore, it explored media mechanisms for establishing the principles of transparency and accountability and enhancing community oversight. Finally, the workshop presented examples of successful media experiences in addressing corruption issues professionally and objectively. The workshop addressed the vital role of media in supporting anti-corruption efforts, whether through keeping pace with the work of oversight institutions or by exposing professional corruption cases objectively, avoiding personal attacks and smear campaigns employed by some entities for unprofessional motives.The workshop also featured interactive discussions between participants and presenters on the most prominent challenges facing journalists and their media outlets in covering corruption cases and issues, and ways to develop contemporary media discourse, recognizing the media as the fourth estate, in a manner that contributes to supporting the efforts of the state and the Integrity Commission in promoting the values of integrity and transparency.This workshop is part of the training programs implemented by the college within its annual plan aimed at developing capabilities and strengthening the concepts of integrity and transparency among all segments of Iraqi society.The workshop concluded by emphasizing the importance of strengthening the role of media to be an active partner in raising public awareness and building a culture of integrity.
