The role of artificial intelligence in combating administrative corruption in Iraq

Abstract

This research aims to study the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in combating administrative corruption in Iraq. It analyzes how AI can be utilized to support integrity, transparency, and oversight of the executive branch's performance. The research argues that AI presents a significant opportunity to bolster administrative reform and anti-corruption efforts, particularly if the national digital transformation strategy is adopted, relevant legislation is developed and supported, and human resources are built to manage, utilize, and employ these technologies effectively and securely. The research problem stems from the question: "How can artificial intelligence contribute to combating administrative corruption in Iraq? What are the requirements and challenges it faces in Iraq?" Several sub-questions address this, including the definitions of artificial intelligence and administrative corruption, the role of AI in combating administrative corruption in Iraq, and the most prominent challenges to implementing AI in Iraq. The research's significance lies in its focus on the Iraqi context, where there is a pressing need to combat administrative and financial corruption and implement comprehensive administrative reform through AI and digital transformation. This reform should aim to streamline operations within government institutions and enhance transparency and integrity. In this research, we will adopt the descriptive-analytical approach, as it is considered the appropriate approach for studying these phenomena. It will describe the state of corruption in Iraq, as well as the possibility of artificial intelligence in combating it, and assess the legislative and technical challenges it faces in Iraq.