In pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals, and in cooperation with the Iraqi Association for Political Science / Nineveh Branch, the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Mosul held a discussion seminar entitled “The Risks of Corruption and Its Impact on the Effectiveness of Official Institutions” on Monday, 19 October 2026. The seminar featured a single lecture delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Ali Hussein Yassin, a lecturer in the Public Policy Branch at the College of Political Science.

The seminar addressed the risks of corruption and its negative implications for the performance and effectiveness of official institutions. It also highlighted the importance of promoting the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability to combat this phenomenon, thereby contributing to enhancing institutional efficiency, strengthening sound institutional practices, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.