Cooperative oversight undergoes updated management and regulations, as announced by MoSA
In a significant move towards enhancing transparency and accountability, the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA) in Kuwait has unveiled a comprehensive reform plan for the nation's cooperative sector. This reform initiative, reinforced as a cornerstone of national resilience, aims to secure food security and modernise government services.
At the helm of these reforms is Dr. Sayed Issa, who has been appointed as the Assistant Undersecretary for Financial, Administrative, and Cooperative Affairs. While specific details about his exact functions were not explicitly found, key figures in Kuwait’s cooperative reform efforts typically involve experts and officials who oversee implementation and ensure the adoption of accountability and monitoring systems.
A significant part of this reform is the introduction of a smart monitoring system. This digital technology-driven system is designed to track cooperative transactions and resource management in real-time, enabling rapid detection and response to any irregularities or violations. The digitalization effort aligns with Kuwait Vision 2035’s goals to modernize government services, making them more interconnected and user-friendly.
Strict accountability measures have also been introduced as part of this reform. Anyone found misusing cooperative funds or tampering with strategic cooperative plans will face penalties to ensure strategic integrity and protect public and cooperative interests. Mechanisms are being put in place to make it easier for the public to report violations.
In addition, a group of ministry employees will act as "secret observers," conducting covert field visits to assess the actual performance of cooperatives on the ground. This measure aims to ensure objective evaluations and reveal any hidden deficiencies not captured in formal reports.
The cooperatives, a multi-billion-dinar sector, are now under intense scrutiny as part of this revitalization initiative. The new law expected to regulate cooperative work more effectively and address long-standing challenges is aligned with the Ministry's earlier announcement. This new law is expected to safeguard the cooperative model and ensure the uninterrupted flow of goods, especially during crises.
The reform plan also aims to empower citizens and shareholders to become active participants in oversight. Minister Al-Huwailah, Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs, has issued key ministerial decisions to appoint new leadership in line with the restructured framework. Dr. Khaled Al-Ajmi has been appointed as the Assistant Undersecretary for Social Care and Development Sector Affairs.
Both Dr. Al-Ajmi and Dr. Issa have started their duties by setting strategic development plans for their respective sectors. The new administrative structure of the Ministry of Social Affairs has been approved by the Civil Service Bureau and is now officially in effect.
These reforms reflect Kuwait’s broader aims to improve public sector governance, increase efficiency, and support sustainable development under the New Kuwait 2035 vision. The reform plan is expected to bring about a more transparent, accountable, and efficient cooperative sector in Kuwait.
- Dr. Sayed Issa, who oversees financial, administrative, and cooperative affairs, will likely implement and ensure the adoption of accountability and monitoring systems, ensuring a more transparent and efficient business environment in the cooperative sector.
- The smart monitoring system, designed to track cooperative transactions and resource management in real-time, is expected to help secure finance by enabling rapid detection and response to any irregularities or violations in the business activities, strengthening Kuwait's Vision 2035 goals for modernizing government services.
