Demystifying CAPAR and why it matters for civil society

Posted on 29/02/202429/02/2024 by CiFAR

Illicit financial flows (IFFs) are a significant obstacle to Africa’s development, as they drain essential resources. To confront this challenge, the African Union took concrete steps, starting with the adoption of the Special Declaration on Illicit Financial Flows in January 2015. This declaration endorsed the recommendations of the African Union/United Nations Economic Commission for Africa’s Read more about Demystifying CAPAR and why it matters for civil society[…]

Investigative journalism in Peru: a pillar in fighting corruption

Posted on 10/01/202410/01/2024 by CiFAR

For the first time since the beginning of its Investigate programmes, CiFAR organised an investigative journalism training in Latin America in Autumn 2023. With the support of GIZ, we gathered 15 early to mid-career journalists in Lima, Peru, for 4 intensive training days around asset recovery, illicit financial flows, and cross-border corruption. To mark the Read more about Investigative journalism in Peru: a pillar in fighting corruption[…]

Statement of the CAPAR Civil Society Network at Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption – CoSP 10

Posted on 14/12/202314/12/2023 by CiFAR

12 December 2023 In the past 20 years, African governments have made considerable progress to recover stolen assets as a tool to combat Illicit Financial Flows and contribute to sustainable development. Asset recovery has gained attention among governments, the media and citizens. Several governments have introduced new asset recovery laws and created institutions in charge Read more about Statement of the CAPAR Civil Society Network at Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption – CoSP 10[…]

CiFAR at CoSP 10

Posted on 07/12/202307/12/2023 by CiFAR

On the 10 December the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC CoSP 10) kicks off in Atlanta, USA. The CoSP process is an opportuniy for States who are party to the UNCAC, which is virtually every country in the world, to come together to discuss progress in Read more about CiFAR at CoSP 10[…]

The Glencore Scandal: A Deep Dive into Asset Recovery and Global Justice

Posted on 19/10/202319/10/2023 by CiFAR

Written by Andi Shehu, CiFAR. Introduction Glencore, a giant in the world of multinational commodities trading and mining, has found itself at the epicentre of one of the biggest corporate scandals in recent history. Allegations of widespread bribery and corruption have not only tarnished the company’s reputation, but also raised urgent questions about the ethical Read more about The Glencore Scandal: A Deep Dive into Asset Recovery and Global Justice[…]

Statement of the CAPAR Civil Society Network at the Continental Symposium on AUCPCC, 20 Years After: Achievements and Prospects

Posted on 10/07/202310/07/2023 by CiFAR

Arusha, 10 July 2023 The CAPAR Civil Society Network, formed of civil society organisations across Africa and facilitated by CiFAR – Civil Forum for Asset Recovery, congratulates the African Union on the successful organisation of the “Continental Symposium on AUCPCC, 20 Years After: Achievements and Prospects”. The CAPAR Civil Society (CSO) Network was formed at Read more about Statement of the CAPAR Civil Society Network at the Continental Symposium on AUCPCC, 20 Years After: Achievements and Prospects[…]

100 civil society organizations around the world in defense of Civic Space in Angola demand new law on NGOs to be withdrawn

Posted on 05/07/202306/07/2023 by CiFAR

Press Release 100 civil society organizations around the world in defense of Civic Space in Angola demand new law on NGOs to be withdrawn 5 July 2023 100 civil society organizations worldwide signed a statement today against the “Estatuto das Organizações Não-Governamentais” (Status of non-governmental organisations), a new draft law regulating civil society in Angola Read more about 100 civil society organizations around the world in defense of Civic Space in Angola demand new law on NGOs to be withdrawn[…]

Improving the Regulatory Framework for the Management of Recovered Assets in Nigeria

Posted on 16/10/202006/11/2020 by CiFAR

This is a guest blog by Oluwasola Omoju, PhD, a Research Fellow at the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (National Assembly) Abuja, Nigeria. For any inquiries, you may contact him at shollcy@yahoo.co.uk. Recovery of misappropriated assets is a core agenda of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to media reports, the Economic and Read more about Improving the Regulatory Framework for the Management of Recovered Assets in Nigeria[…]

An effective fight against money laundering in Germany – as important as development aid?

Posted on 04/10/2019 by CiFAR

This is a translation of the blog article „Ein effektiver Kampf gegen Geldwäsche in Deutschland – genauso wichtig wie Entwicklungshilfe?!“ published on the blog of the Netzwerk Steuergerechtigkeit (Tax Justice Network) on 26 June 2019. The original article can be found here: https://www.blog-steuergerechtigkeit.de/2019/06/ein-effektiver-kampf-gegen-geldwaesche-in-deutschland-genauso-wichtig-wie-entwicklungshilfe/ By Christoph Trautvetter Germany reformed its law regulating the confiscation of Read more about An effective fight against money laundering in Germany – as important as development aid?[…]