Enhancing Institutional Transparency to Curb Administrative Corruption: Islamic Perspectives and Policy Mechanisms

Combating corruption and achieving administrative justice are fundamental concerns of contemporary political systems and societies, necessitating the development of epistemological foundations and executive structures aligned with Islamic values and other credible doctrines. Despite the multifaceted nature of corruption, identifying its key bottlenecks—such as the concentration of authority in managerial positions, extensive human intervention, lack of effective use of information technology, administrative stagnation due to gerontocracy, and limited elite circulation—can assist oversight institutions in preventing and effectively addressing this phenomenon. Employing a descriptive-analytical approach, this study examines the necessary infrastructures and mechanisms to enhance administrative integrity. It proposes strategies including the establishment of a centralized transparency institution for organizations and administrations (SHAMSA), the creation of electronic administrative service offices to facilitate public reporting, the development of organizational integrity assessment indicators, the formation of administrative inspectors for overt and covert oversight, and the maximal utilization of information technology. These measures, grounded in the principles of transparency, meritocracy, youth empowerment, and universal oversight, not only contribute to reducing corruption bottlenecks but also foster public trust and citizen satisfaction, thereby paving the way for administrative justice, sustainable development, and enhanced legitimacy of governance systems.