Workshop on Fighting Corruption and Tackling Illicit Financial Flows from Africa

Oct 27, 2016 - Oct 28, 2016 | Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire

Tackling Illicit Financial Flows and Combating Corruption

This two-day event is aimed at carrying forward the African Development
Bank's work on transparency and accountability, in particular as regards to
tackling illicit financial flows (IFFs) and combating corruption. The meeting will also provide an opportunity for the Bank to update stakeholders on the progress on some of the initiatives and partnerships such as US-Africa Partnership on Illicit Finance (PIF) and to disseminate and share information on recently developed knowledge products by the Bank and its partners on relevant subject matter. The specific activities to be undertaken during the workshop include:
  • Consultation on the Bank Group Strategic Framework and Action Plan for the Prevention of Illicit Financial Flows in Africa (2016-2020);
  • Presentation of Country Action Plans under the Partnership on Illicit Finance;
  • Presentation of Knowledge Work on Illicit Financial Activity in Africa, notably, the Study on "Addressing Illicit Trade in Natural Resources by the Bank's African Natural Resources Center; and the
  • Launch of Anti-Bribery Policy Compliance Guidance for African Companies.
The event aims to draw participants from the Bank's regional member countries (RMCs) and regional organizations who are central to the Bank's work on anti-corruption and IFFs. For more information, please visit the event website.
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