Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani Honored International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award Winners

Doha : The ceremony honoring the winners of the 8th edition of the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award was held in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the awarding ceremony directly.
This award is given in collaboration with the UN. Lifetime Award for Excellence in Anti-Corruption Work Muna Bukah received. The Academic Research and Education in Anti-Corruption Award was jointly awarded to Professor Robert Klitgaard and Professor Alberto Vannucci. Dr. Rodrigo Arias Grillo and Professor Elias Banrekas received the award for
protecting sports from corruption.
Innovation / Investigative Journalism in Anti-Corruption Award presented to Khadija Sharif. The Youth Creativity and Engagement in Anti- Corruption Award was presented to Gayo James Mpuya and Major Mexico Organization.
Costa Rica’s First Vice President Stephen Brunner Neibig, UN Assistant Secretary General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions Alexander Suave, and UN Special Advocate for Anti-Corruption Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al Marri also spoke at the even