Hicham Balaoui, the esteemed Prosecutor General of the King at the Court of Cassation and President of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, hosted a significant working session in Rabat on Thursday, July 9. His counterpart from Chad, Ousmane Abderamane Djougourou, Inspector General of the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority, was in attendance. This pivotal meeting formed part of a working visit specifically designed for the Chadian delegation to thoroughly examine and understand Morocco’s extensive experience in combating and preventing corruption.
During their discussions, Hicham Balaoui meticulously outlined the core principles of Morocco’s anti-corruption framework. He highlighted the comprehensive legal and institutional structures that have been established, alongside the strategic penal policy diligently pursued by the Presidency of the Public Prosecutor’s Office in this critical area. The exchange also delved into various comparative best practices employed in the global fight against corruption.
Furthermore, the Chadian delegation gained valuable insights into several innovative initiatives spearheaded by the Presidency of the Public Prosecutor’s Office. These included the dedicated direct telephone hotline, specifically set up for citizens to report instances of corruption and extortion. They also explored the advanced digital platform, “e-TABLIGH,” a secure online tool enabling citizens to report alleged acts of corruption. This platform leverages cutting-edge digital technologies to ensure the confidential and secure processing of all submitted reports.
