“fight against corruption – integrative feedback of domestic and international activities”...
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“FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION – Integrative feedback of domestic and international activities”
Ohrid, Macedonia, 15 October 2010
Agenda
Problems associated with asset recoveryWhat is the StAR initiative?How does StAR work?What does it do and not do?
Benefits
Knowledge of various options, key tools and networks available in the asset recovery process
Increased cooperation between States
Obligation to Enable Confiscation of
Proceeds of Crime
Domestically & Upon Request from Another Party
Asset Recovery
Domestically Art.31 Internationally Art.55
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Encourage and facilitate more systematic and timely return of assets stolen by politically exposed persons through acts of corruption
StAR’s Objective
“Helping developing countries recover the stolen money will be key to fund social programs and put corrupt leaders on notice that they will not escape the law.”
Robert B. Zoellick, President World Bank Group
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Global Governance: Shared responsibility for corruption
Tackling proceeds of corruption and asset recovery is a global public good
UNCAC provides the framework for StAR
Asset recovery requires collaboration between national authorities: StAR can play a facilitating role
StAR’s strategic priorities
40% 30%
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Global Knowledge and Advocacy
Capacity Building & Networks
Support to National Asset Recovery Programs
Expand and strengthen country engagement: search for willing partners & successful returns
Knowledge products: respond to COSP, promote innovation and build credibility
Develop policy agenda: respond to financial crisis and G20 mandate
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Be involved in litigation or criminal proceedings Finance legal representation Be privy to confidential information shared by States Manage cases or make decisions on the conduct of
cases
StAR’s country programs: facilitating cooperation
Gap analysis, capacity building and training Help countries make informed decisions in their asset
recovery programs Facilitate coordination between States parties through
dialogue and mutual legal assistance Support the preparation and analysis of information on
asset recovery aspects of specific cases
Promoting Innovation & Access to Knowledge
NETWORKS Interpol Focal Point Database (February 2009 and ongoing) ARINSA and RRAG
HANDBOOKS FOR PRACTITIONERS Non-Conviction Based Asset Forfeiture Guide (April 2009) Proceeds of Corruption: Managing Asset Returns (October 2009) Asset Recovery Handbook (December 2010) Good Practice Guide on Income and Asset Declaration (draft) (October 2009).
TOOLS FOR PRACTITIONERS Legal library on asset recovery (from December 2010) Reporting on UNCAC implementation (from November 2009) Knowledge Management Consortium (from December 2010)
Policy Analysis
Corporate Vehicles : identifying beneficial ownership
Managing Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) : enhanced due-diligence
International Architecture : gaps and opportunities in the institutional framework
Lowering the Barriers : innovation and policy options in financial centers
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http://www.worldbank.org/StAR
Thank you
Questions and discussion
Lindy MuzilaCrime Prevention Expert
UNODC-StAR InitiativeEmail: [email protected]