How Asset Recovery Promotes Transparency and Good Governance in Africa

How Asset Recovery Promotes Transparency and Good Governance in Africa Since 2022, CiFAR has been supporting civil society organizations across Africa to champion a new initiative under the Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR). The continent-wide CAPAR CSO network is driving transformative efforts to recover stolen assets, strengthen good governance, and ensure transparency in Read more about How Asset Recovery Promotes Transparency and Good Governance in Africa[…]

Mise en application de la position africaine commune : Lancement de six évaluations nationales de la mise en œuvre de la CAPAR

12 novembre 2024 Aujourd’hui, nous avons le plaisir de lancer six évaluations de mise en œuvre nationale de la Position africaine commune sur le recouvrement des avoirs (CAPAR). La Position africaine commune sur le recouvrement des avoirs (CAPAR) est une étape importante dans l’approche de l’Union Africaine en matière de recouvrement des avoirs volés sur Read more about Mise en application de la position africaine commune : Lancement de six évaluations nationales de la mise en œuvre de la CAPAR[…]

Implementing the Common African Position: Launch of six national assessments of CAPAR implementation

12 November 2024 Today we are pleased to launch six assessments of national implementation of the Common African Position on Asset Recovery. The Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR) is a milestone in the African Union’s approach to the recovery of assets stolen from the continent. It sets out international, regional and national recommendations Read more about Implementing the Common African Position: Launch of six national assessments of CAPAR implementation[…]

Africa’s asset recovery spring?

African countries lose more than $70 billion a year in illicit financial flows, stemming from crime and corruption. Good news is, following the Nigeria example, more and more of them are stepping up their efforts in recovering stolen assets. Here are four examples we think are interesting to look at. Liberia Liberia’s former president Taylor Read more about Africa’s asset recovery spring?[…]