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SUMMARY:Scoping mission to Paraguay
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Last week\, part of the EU Global Facility team was in Paraguay to conduct a scoping mission to discuss the future implementation of technical assistance activities on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing. \nLed by Team Leader David Hotte\, the delegation began its visit at the Attorney General’s Office\, where the Minister of the Secretariat for the Prevention of Money Laundering (SEPRELAD)\, René Fernández Bobadilla and Deputy Minister Carmen María Pereira Bogado\, welcomed them. The team was accompanied by the Ambassador of the European Union in Paraguay\, Javier García de Viedma. \nThe discussions revolved around the the key priority actions identified in the Mutual Evaluation Report of the Republic of Paraguay approved in 2022 by the GAFILAT\, which reflects the needs of the country in AML/CFT. \nLater on\, the EU Global Facility experts met with the First Vice President\, @Carolina Llanes\, and Justices Luis María Benítez Riera and Alberto Martínez Simón at the Supreme Court of Justice. \nTechnical discussions were then led with representatives of the law enforcement agencies in charge of investigating financial crimes\, namely SENAD\, SENAC\, the National Police\, Customs and SEPRINTE. \nOn the last day\, a meeting with judges and prosecutors specialised on AML/CFT was held\, where the attendees discussed the main findings of the Evaluation and the mechanisms to be implemented to implement the necessary structural improvements to the systems of investigation\, prosecution and conviction of AML/CFT crimes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/scoping-mission-to-paraguay/
LOCATION:Paraguay\, Paraguay
CATEGORIES:Scoping mission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230211
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SUMMARY:Scoping mission to Trinidad and Tobago
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The EU Global Facility was in Trinidad and Tobago last week\, to conduct a scoping mission aimed at evaluating the current state of play of the country with regards to AML/CFT and assess its request for technical assistance submitted to the European Commission. \nTeam Leader David Hotte and Key Expert on Law Enforcement Liam Ennis conducted a series of meetings with relevant authorities including the General Attorney\, the Head of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF)\, Dawn Spicer as well as her Deputy Executive Director\, Loxly Ricketts. \nThey also met with the Head of the EU Delegation to Trinidad and Tobago\, Peter Cavendish\, with whom they discussed the way forward and proposed areas of technical assistance activities to be proposed to the Caribbean island.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/scoping-mission-to-trinidad-and-tobago/
CATEGORIES:Scoping mission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221213
DTSTAMP:20260515T163133
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SUMMARY:Scoping mission to Uruguay
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The EU Global Facility\, represented by Senior Expert on Justice\, Victoria Palau\, conducted a scoping mission to Uruguay\, which followed the request for technical assistance formulated by the Latin American country. \nThe aim of this visit\, which consisted in a number of thematic meetings with local authorities and relevant entities\, was to develop a plan of action to support the establishment of the first specialised prosecution on AML/CFT which will be in force in 2023. This request is related to FATF IO 7. \nMore specifically\, meetings were held with: \n\n– The National Coordination on AML/CFT (SENACLAFT)\, which will also provide technical assistance to the new prosecution on AML/CFT.\n– The General Prosecution Office and the judiciary\n– The Uruguayan Police\n– The FIU.\n\nAll these stakeholders cover the penal chain and are involved in having an increase of ML/TF cases being investigated\, prosecuted and sentenced. \nThis mission was then followed by the EU Global Facility’s participation in the GAFILAT’s Plenary and the Working Group on Training and Development.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/scoping-mission-to-uruguay/
LOCATION:Uruguay\, Uruguay
CATEGORIES:Scoping mission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221103
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SUMMARY:Scoping mission to Mozambique
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]A delegation of the EU Global Facility on AML/CFT\, led by Team Leader David Hotte and Senior Expert on Justice Victoria Palau was in Mozambique to conduct a scoping mission from 26 October to 2 November 2022. \nOrganised to respond to the request for technical assistance recently submitted by the Mozambican authorities\, the mission started with a meeting with the Technical Multisectorial Group on AML/CFT of Mozambique\, composed of representatives from various ministries and institutions\, and chaired by the national coordination/Director General of the FIU. \nThe EU GF team then met with a number of relevant local stakeholders\, including the director of the FIU and members of his team. \nThis mission will ultimately aim to establish a work programme in line with the EU GFT rules of engagement and principles. \nThe scoping mission was conducted jointly with a representative of the AML/THB Great Horn of Africa project and will be coordinated by the EU Delegation in Maputo.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”4288\,4289\,4290\,4291\,4292\,4293\,4306\,4305″ onclick=”link_no”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/scoping-mission-to-mozambique/
LOCATION:Mozambique\, Mozambique
CATEGORIES:Scoping mission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220827
DTSTAMP:20260515T163133
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SUMMARY:Scoping mission to the DRC
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The EU Global Facility’s scoping mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo ???????? kicked off this morning in Kinshasa\, first of three days of exchanges with local authorities involved in the country’s anti money laundering and counter terrorist financing. \nStarting with a meeting with the CENAREF this morning\, the discussions covered the objectives and expectations of the partner country\, as well as an assessment of the state pf play of AML/CFT reforms ongoing in the DRC. \nOpening the session on behalf of the #EU Global Facility\, Team Leader David Hotte\, highlighted the importance of the close partnership with the African country and of the development of a sound and sustainable roadmap and workplan to support these reforms. \n“These next few days will be crucial in understanding the needs of our partner state’s institutions\, including ministries\, the Central Bank\, etc while ensuring the absence of duplication of technical assistance provided by other partner projects\,” he stated. \nLater during the day\, the EU Global Facility team met with the EU Delegation to the DRC\, where they discussed the modalities of the upcoming technical assistance. \nThis scoping mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo aims to evaluate the current state of play in the country with regards to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing and the potential areas of technical assistance to be delivered by the EU Global Facility on AML/CFT. \nDuring a variety of meetings\, participants from both sides will discuss the action plan for the future of the technical assistance\, which will include a specific focus on BO\, Recommendation 8 and Justice\, among others[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_cta btn_style=”see-through” heading_tag=”h6″ button_color=”default” button_border_thickness=”0px” link_type=”regular” alignment=”left” alignment_tablet=”default” alignment_phone=”default” display=”block” display_tablet=”inherit” display_phone=”inherit” link_text=”See photos of the activity ” url=”https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/images-videos/”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/scoping-mission-to-the-drc/
LOCATION:DRC\, Congo\, Democratic Republic of the
CATEGORIES:Scoping mission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220807
DTSTAMP:20260515T163133
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SUMMARY:Scoping mission to South Africa
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]On 10 August 2022 \, the EU Global Facility team\, led by Team Leader David Hotte\, concluded its scoping mission to Pretoria\, South Africa. ???????? \nWe would like to commend our main interlocutor – Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) – for organising very interactive and productive initial interactions with most agencies responsible for the efficient functioning of AML/CFT system in the country. \nIn the presence of the EU Delegation to Pretoria\, our Key Experts Mamuka Jgenti and Alexandre Taymans reviewed the current state of play with the South African counterparts\, and discussed the needs they expressed with regards to AML/CFT technical assistance.\nThe two parties also assessed the technical assistance steps to be taken accordingly. \n“The EU Global Facility is looking forward to working with the partner state\, in close coordination with other EU-funded initiatives active in the region and South Africa\, as well as other relevant TA providers\,” concluded David Hotte.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/scoping-mission-to-south-africa/
LOCATION:South Africa\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Scoping mission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220729
DTSTAMP:20260515T163133
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SUMMARY:Scoping mission to the Seychelles
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URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/scoping-mission-to-the-seychelles/
CATEGORIES:Scoping mission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220415
DTSTAMP:20260515T163133
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SUMMARY:Scoping mission to DRC
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URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/scoping-mission-to-drc/
LOCATION:DRC\, Congo\, Democratic Republic of the
CATEGORIES:Scoping mission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220331
DTSTAMP:20260515T163133
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SUMMARY:Scoping mission to Morocco
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]On 29 and 30 March 2022\, a delegation from the EU Global Facility on AML/CFT will be in Rabat for a series of meetings with Moroccan counterparts. \nAmong others\, they will meet with the Ministry of Finance (focal point for AML/CFT activities and the establishment of a beneficial owner register)\, the ANRF (financial intelligence unit)\, financial and non-financial supervisory authorities\, the Ministry of Justice\, and various liaison magistrates. \nThese meetings aim to be a platform for discussion of technical assistance and refine Morocco’s request for AML/CFT strengthening support.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/scoping-mission-to-morocco/
LOCATION:Morocco\, Morocco
CATEGORIES:Scoping mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="EU%20AML%2FCFT%20Global%20Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220319
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SUMMARY:Scoping mission to Jamaica
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]This scoping mission to Jamaica aims to evaluate the current state of play and the activities delivered so far by the EU Global Facility to Jamaican counterparts. \nDuring a variety of meetings\, participants from both sides will discuss the action plan for the future of the technical assistance\, which will include a specific focus on Recommendation 8 and beneficial ownership. \nAlongside the scoping mission\, a workshop will also be organised for regulatory authorities and Not-for-Profit Organisations. It will cover the strategy and steps needed for compliance with the recommendations’ requirements. \nPress Release \nWrap up Jamaica ???????? \nThe EU Global Facility on AML/CFT’s Team Leader David Hotte and Key Expert on Justice/CSOs Mamuka Jgenti conclude their Technical Assistance (TA) scoping and assessment visit to Kinston\, Jamaica. \nDuring the visit\, they held a number of outreach meetings with the representatives of the Bank of Jamaica\, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FID) and the agencies regulating the Not for Profit Organisations in the country. \nA few outcomes:\n→ The progress achieved Jamaica to date in the implementation of ICRJ AP was reviewed\n→ The added value of the TA provided by the GFT was assessed.\n→ The EU GF support was commended by the local authorities\, who highlighted the “tangible results achieved”\, in particular regarding the FATF Rec 8 and BO related matters.\n→A concrete follow up interaction work plan was agreed to extend the coverage of TA provided by the EU GF\, to encompass activities under the Justice and Law Enforcement components of the AML/CFT system. \nIn parallel\, the EU GF organised its 1st onsite workshop in Jamaica for the authorities/NPO regulators and civil society representatives. The workshop aimed at supporting Jamaica’s efforts in ensuring compliance with the FATF Rec 8 in line with the ICRG AP. \nThe workshop was conducted by the expert Phil Cooper from the Greenacre Group Ltd and witnessed the attendance of Minister Aubyn Hill of Industry\, Investment and Commerce\, Sancia Templar\, Permanent Secretary and Maurene Simms\, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Jamaica.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/scoping-mission-to-jamaica/
LOCATION:Jamaica\, Jamaica
CATEGORIES:Scoping mission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220305
DTSTAMP:20260515T163133
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SUMMARY:Scoping mission to Zambia
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URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/scoping-mission-to-zambia/
LOCATION:Zambia\, Zambia
CATEGORIES:Scoping mission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211015
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SUMMARY:Scoping Mission in Panama
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]On 8-13 October 2021\, key Experts from the EU Global Facility met with a number of representatives from entities of Panama’s financial penal and investigation chain to agree on the future course of action. This scoping mission came as a result of the fruitful start of technical assistance activities delivered to Panama since May 2021. \nIn March 2021\, the EU Global Facility received a request for technical assistance on Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) from Panama.  \nA month later\, a work programme was shared with the country\, followed by the kick-off of activities in May.  \nA set of e-training sessions and mentoring activities was delivered over the next six months\, focusing on:  \n\n-UBO: Work focused on building a national BO disclosure framework\, scoping review\, and IT Procurement methodology.\n-LEA: three e-training courses on parallel investigations\, proactive investigations and cash smuggling.\n-Mentorship “ICRG” to reinforce the capacity of the national authorities to cooperate and coordinate their tasks with foreign technical assistance providers\, and according to the FATF action plan.\n\nThe partnership culminated with the one-week scoping mission conducted by the GF’s team on 8-13 October.This provided the opportunity to discuss with the national competent authorities and other partners\, including the EU Delegation\, French\, German\, US and UK embassies\, as well as Transparency International. \n  \nWhat are the perspectives? \n\n– To consolidate the partnership with the national competent authorities and foreign technical assistance providers\n– Following the discussions held to consolidate the technical assistance programme on IO5\, IO7 and IO1 through training/mentoring sessions\, workshops\, conferences\n\nThe EU GF is already planning its next visit to Panama on 8 – 9 November 2021. \n©Luis Gonzalez[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_cta btn_style=”see-through” heading_tag=”h6″ text_color=”#009fe3″ button_color=”default” link_type=”regular” alignment=”left” alignment_tablet=”default” alignment_phone=”default” display=”block” link_text=”Learn more about our work with Panama” url=”https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/where-we-work/panama-aml-cft-activities/”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/scoping-mission-in-panama/
LOCATION:Panama\, Panama
CATEGORIES:Scoping mission
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