Anti-corruption Monument of Rwanda
The Anti-corruption monument of Rwanda, located at Kigali Convention Center (KCC) in Rwanda, is a 12-meter tall monument built in recognition of Rwanda's anti-corruption policies.[1] The monument was designed by Iraqi artist Ahmed Al Bahrani,[2] built in 2019 during the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Awards, and paid for by the government of Qatar.[2]
![Anti-corruption Monument of Rwanda next to Kigali Convention Center in Kigali city in Rwanda](../I/Anti-corruption_Monument_of_Rwanda_next_to_Kigali_Convention_Center_in_Kigali_city_in_Rwanda.jpg.webp)
Description
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The sculpture depicts an extended, open palm, representing transparency and openness and implying that Rwanda has nothing to conceal from the rest of the world. The 12-meter-high monument is made up of pivots and linkages to represent the importance of worldwide alliances and collaborations in the fight against corruption.
![Image of Anti-corruption Monument of Rwanda during night time](../I/Anti-corruption_Monument_of_Rwanda_at_night.jpg.webp)
The 186 triangular joints that make up the monument reflect the signatories to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. Its goal is to inspire individuals to fight corruption with a "never-say-die" attitude and tenacity.[3]
References
- "Kagame, Emir of Qatar unveil new anti-corruption monument". The New Times | Rwanda. 2019-12-10. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- "All you need to know about the new anti-corruption monument in Kigali". The New Times | Rwanda. 2019-12-04. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- "Open Palm: The anti-corruption monument at Kigali Convention Centre". IGIHE. Retrieved 2021-06-11.