Programme Coordinator, People Smuggling, Transnational Crime and Technology
Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand Classification: Consultancy, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Type of Appointment : Consultant Contract (12 months) Desired Start Date : As soon as possible Closing Date : November 28, 2022 Reference Code : CFA055/2022 Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works […]
Diamond laundering in Sierra Leone ‘SL’
Abstract Diamonds trade is subject to considerable money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities and risks. NGOs like Global Witness, and governments around the world revealed a relationship between the illicit trade in diamonds, civil conflicts, and terrorist organizations. Diamonds are difficult to trace, anonymity can therefore be achieved in its transactions. Introduction Diamond laundering involves […]
Illegal wildlife trade in Kenya
Abstract According to brilliant africa.com, Kenya is a world-renowned wildlife destination. Lions, Elephants, Rhinos, Buffalos, Flamingos, Giraffes, Hippos, Zebras, and many more wildlife have their best sites in Kenya. The country is inhabited by more than 1,135 bird species, including the world’s largest bird, the ostrich, and one of the smallest, the sunbird. Wildlife has therefore become […]
Illegal wildlife trade in Nigeria
Abstract Wildlife trade refers to the sale of products that are derived from non-domesticated animals, usually gotten from their natural environment or raised under controlled conditions. This can be done legally under the right conditions. Not all wildlife trade is illegal. Wildlife trade escalates into a crisis when an increasing proportion is illegal and unsustainable—directly […]
Panel discussion: ‘Financial and economic crime in the Global South’
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, the executive members of the Global South Dialogue on Economic Crime participated in a panel discussion themed: “Financial and Economic Crime in the Global South”. The panel discussion was hosted by the Oxford Martin School and was led by Professor Ricardo Soares de Oliveira. Topics that were explored at the […]
Tax and Domestic Revenue Mobilisation Adviser, P4, AU, Addis Ababa, NORCAP
Job Description African Union. Since 2013 NORCAP has worked in partnership with the African Union Commission Peace and Security Department (PSD) to meet their growing demand for qualified and specialized civilian experts. NORCAP have supported peace and security initiatives specifically in the area of peace support operations, conflict prevention, and post-conflict reconstruction and development. Based […]
Firm Releases Report on Countries Compliance to FATF
The Global South Dialogue on Economic Crime ((GSDEC) has released a new report analysing how countries have adhered to Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) standards. The 83-page report titled, “An Analysis of Compliance and Effectiveness Status of Assessed Countries under the 4th Round and its FRSB Equivalent” was published on Economic GSDEC ‘s website. The […]
W/African nations need robust risk assessment measures to meet FATF standards – Report
For countries in West Africa to meet the global compliance level with the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) standards, there is a need for them to develop robust risk assessment measures in their operations, Global South Dialogue on Economic Crime (GSDEC) Report, has advised. The report authored by Nkechikwu Azinge-Egbiri and Kolawole Ebire examined 99 […]
Developing countries have challenges with financial methods – Group
The Global South Dialogue on Economic Crime has said the much-improved Financial Action Task Force’s methodology still has challenges as its applicability has unintended consequences for developing countries. According to a statement, a 2022 report authored by Dr Nkechikwu Azinge-Egbiri and Dr Kolawole Ebire, evaluated countries’ technical compliance and effectiveness based on the FATF’s 4th […]