Call for proposals: ICAR external review

We are looking for a qualified external reviewer for our International Centre for Asset Recovery (ICAR) and its operational approach, structure and work plan.

ICAR pursues the mission of supporting and strengthening the capacity of developing and transition partner countries to investigate and prosecute corruption cases with a view to recovering scarcely needed resources and deter future corruption from happening. 

Peruvian Ministry of Economy and Finance approves Code of Ethics and Conduct

Peru’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has approved a new Code of Ethics and Conduct as part of its efforts to combat corruption and promote ethical principles and moral values.

The Code was co-developed by ministry officials with technical assistance from SECO-funded Public Finance Management programme implemented by the Basel Institute on Governance in Peru. 

Código de Ética y Conducta - Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas en Perú

Monica Guy

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Peru’s Ministry of Economy and Finance co-developed a new Code of Ethics and Conduct as part of its efforts to combat corruption and promote ethical principles and moral values.

The Code was collaboratively developed by ministry officials with technical assistance from SECO-funded Public Finance Management programme implemented by the Basel Institute on Governance in Peru. 

Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference 2018: panel participation by Simon Marsh

Senior Investigation Specialist Simon Marsh participated in a panel discussion at the Illegal Wildlife Trade conference in London on 11 and 12 October 2018. 

Hosted by the UK Government, the conference brought together global leaders to help eradicate illegal wildlife trade and better protect the world’s most iconic species from the threat of extinction.

The panel starts at 17:32.

 

 

Guide to the role of civil society organisations in asset recovery

Monica Guy

Senior Specialist, Communications and External Relations
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Asset recovery refers to the process by which the proceeds of crime are identified, traced, seized, confiscated and returned to their rightful owners. Generally speaking, States need to lead the process of recovering stolen assets. 

However, civil society organisations (CSOs) can play an important role in the different stages of the asset recovery process. 

This guide:

Guidelines for the efficient recovery of stolen assets

Monica Guy

Senior Specialist, Communications and External Relations
+41 61 205 55 12
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These practical guidelines are a set of international good practices intended to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of requesting and requested states in the asset recovery process.

Asset recovery is an intricate and time-consuming process. The guidelines unravel the asset recovery process, breaking it down into practical, manageable guidelines, allowing a targeted audience to focus on the asset recovery process in a comprehensive manner.