Through its programming on financial integrity and inclusion, the Global Center develops and delivers capacity development support, conducts innovative research, and provides independent policy advice to advance interlinked development, security, and financial integrity and transparency aims. The Global Center engages with government, civil society, academics and think tanks, multilateral bodies, and the private sector to strengthen institutional capacities on anti–money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), support regional coordination to curb illicit financial flows and transnational crime, and promote expanded access to financial services.
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Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in Ethiopia: Training and Implementation Manual
The Federal Attorney General of Ethiopia has published a training and implementation manual on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism investigations and prosecutions. The manual reflects an ongoing commitment on the part of Ethiopia to strengthen its ability to identify and combat financial crimes. It was developed with...
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Addis Ababa, EthiopiaStrengthening Ethiopia’s Capacity to Counter Money Laundering and Illicit Financial Flows – Program Update
The Global Center continues to assist Ethiopia in countering money laundering and illicit financial flows as part of an ongoing capacity building program supported by the Government of Denmark. The program is implemented in partnership with the Ethiopian Financial Intelligence Center and the Federal Attorney General, as well as other...
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Amman, JordanFrom Strategy to Practice: Implementing the Iraqi National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Strategy
The Central Bank of Iraq and the Iraqi Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Office, in partnership with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its implementing partner, the Global Center, held a workshop to discuss the implementation process of the recently finalized and soon to be...
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Washington DCMaintaining the Lifeline: Revisiting Derisking, AML/CFT, and Somali Remittances
The Global Center, Oxfam America, and the Somali Money Services Association co-hosted a roundtable on the issues of derisking, anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism, and Somali remittances. The event, which was hosted in coordination with the office of Congressman Keith Ellison of Minnesota, included representatives from the Federal Government...
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Amman, JordanOvercoming Barriers to Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Information Exchange with Peer Institutions
The Jordanian Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Unit (AMLU), in cooperation with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its implementing partner, the Global Center, held a meeting to discuss money laundering and terrorist financing information exchange with peer institutions in Jordan. Participants included representatives of the AMLU,...
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From Strategy to Practice: Implementing the Iraqi National AML/CFT Strategy
The Central Bank of Iraq and the Iraqi Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Finance of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Office, in partnership with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its implementing partner, the Global Center, convened a workshop for a number of Iraqi partners to discuss and support implementation of the...
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Addis Ababa, EthiopiaStrengthening Ethiopia’s Capacity to Counter Money Laundering and Illicit Financial Flows - Program Update
The Global Center continues to support Ethiopia in countering money laundering and illicit financial flows as part of a 24-month capacity building program supported by the government of Denmark. The program is implemented in partnership with the Ethiopian Financial Intelligence Center, the Federal Attorney General's Office, and other key stakeholders....
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Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaAddressing Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Risks for New Financial Technologies in Tanzania
In partnership with the Tanzania Financial Intelligence Unit, the Global Center hosted a two-day training course on money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with new financial technologies in Tanzania, supported by the government of the Netherlands. The training focused on understanding the technology and risks surrounding pre-paid cards, bitcoin...
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Washington DC and New York, NYRebuilding Iraq: Keynote Luncheon Address by H.E. the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq
H.E. Dr. Ali Mohsen Ismail Al-Allaq, Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), spoke to audiences in Washington and New York about the challenges and opportunities Iraq faces on its path toward economic recovery in light of continuing threats to its security. The events were generously hosted by Akin...
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