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International actors whose activities lead to corruption – options for countering the problems
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Basic guide
Read our introduction to corruption and anti-corruption efforts in illicit financial flows.
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Kleptocrats’ trusted helpers: The professions that enable illicit financial flows
Donor countries should address the problem of enablers (lawyers, accountants, banks, real estate firms and others) based in their countries to prevent the illicit financial flows that kleptocrats rely on.
18 May 2023
U4 Brief
The gold sector in Madagascar: at the heart of illicit practices
In Madagascar, gold mining could be a major source of development for the government and the population. However, every year the country suffers…
28 November 2022
Blog
How to (legally) silence an anti-corruption activist
Violence and threats against anti-corruption defenders are common, but legal actions are also used to silence them – also known as 'lawfare'. See what…
17 October 2022
Blog
Who owns what? Three lessons for transparency in beneficial ownership
The authors work with the CSABOT project, offering training in beneficial ownership transparency. Our latest session (in France, June 2022) generated…
3 August 2022
Blog
Beneficial ownership disclosure at the UN General Assembly against corruption
Shining a light on those who own and control corporate legal entities can disrupt and deter corruption. The UNGASS in June 2021 is an opportunity to…
12 March 2021
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Strategic litigation and its untapped potential for anti-corruption
Human rights civil society organisations regularly use strategic litigation to bring about societal change. In the anti-corruption arena, it is still…
11 July 2023
Civil society
Illicit financial flows
Politics of anti-corruption
Blog
How to (legally) silence an anti-corruption activist
Violence and threats against anti-corruption defenders are common, but legal actions are also used to silence them – also known as 'lawfare'. See what…
17 October 2022
Illicit financial flows
Civil society
Blog
Who owns what? Three lessons for transparency in beneficial ownership
The authors work with the CSABOT project, offering training in beneficial ownership transparency. Our latest session (in France, June 2022) generated…
3 August 2022
Illicit financial flows
Blog
Strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPP): fighting back against vexatious lawsuits
Strategic litigation against public participation – SLAPP – targets journalists, whistleblowers, researchers, and civil society organisations with…
23 November 2021
Illicit financial flows
Civil society
Politics of anti-corruption
Blog
Beneficial ownership disclosure at the UN General Assembly against corruption
Shining a light on those who own and control corporate legal entities can disrupt and deter corruption. The UNGASS in June 2021 is an opportunity to…
12 March 2021
Illicit financial flows
Auditing and financial control
Private sector
Blog
Foreign bribery and money laundering: it’s time for reparation!
Countries recover huge sums of money from companies to settle cases of bribery overseas. These fines should be used for the public good.
26 October 2020
Illicit financial flows
Blog
Blockchain technology to prevent corruption in Covid-19 response: how can it help overcome risks?
Blockchain technology is not a one-stop remedy to combat corruption. It needs surrounding structures in place to support its successful application.
17 June 2020
Covid-19 and corruption
Development cooperation
Illicit financial flows
Blog
Addressing the “seven deadly thins” – weak spots where corruption can fester
The origins of anti-corruption in DFID
26 March 2020
Development cooperation
Anti-corruption basics
Illicit financial flows
Justice sector
Blog
150 million euros confiscated following vice-president Obiang’s conviction in France
How will France return the stolen assets to the people of Equatorial Guinea?
25 March 2020
Illicit financial flows
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U4 Helpdesk Answer
The impact of grey listing by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
24 October 2023
Illicit financial flows
U4 Helpdesk Answer
The participation of low and middle-income countries in the Financial Action Task Force
11 September 2023
Illicit financial flows
U4 Helpdesk Answer
Evidence on the transit and destination financial centres used for the proceeds of corruption
Corrupt actors use loopholes in the global financial system to hide their ill-gotten gains by transferring them to foreign countries or jurisdictions,…
12 July 2023
Illicit financial flows
U4 Issue
Kleptocrats’ trusted helpers: The professions that enable illicit financial flows
Donor countries should address the problem of enablers (lawyers, accountants, banks, real estate firms and others) based in their countries to prevent…
18 May 2023
Illicit financial flows
U4 Helpdesk Answer
Cryptocurrencies, corruption and organised crime
Cryptocurrency is being exploited by organised crime groups for illicit activities, taking advantage of its decentralised and anonymous nature to…
27 March 2023
Illicit financial flows
U4 Helpdesk Answer
The uses and impact of beneficial ownership information
Beneficial ownership information is seen as a crucial policy tool to combat illicit activities and anonymity within legal entities.
24 March 2023
Illicit financial flows
U4 Brief
The gold sector in Madagascar: at the heart of illicit practices
In Madagascar, gold mining could be a major source of development for the government and the population. However, every year the country suffers…
28 November 2022
Illicit financial flows
Natural resources and energy
Oil, gas, and mining
U4 Helpdesk Answer
Lebanon: Overview of corruption and anti-corruption
7 September 2022
Anti-corruption basics
Illicit financial flows
Anti-corruption agencies
U4 Practitioner Experience Note
Investigating the ethics of investments
Norway’s global pension fund invests in 1.3% of all listed companies in the world. Its chief advisor responsible for the fund's ethical guidelines…
22 May 2022
Illicit financial flows
Justice sector
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Further Resources
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The Obiang case: how will France return the stolen assets?
25 March 2020
Policy discussion
Putting the IFF agenda into action at the country level – blog series
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