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"Corruption and financial crime are among the biggest obstacles to economic and social development in Africa and around the world. The evolving nature of financial crime, particularly in the digital environment, requires strong partnerships between law enforcement and financial institutions. Interpol's closer relationship with the African Development Bank Group will help law enforcement agencies and financial institutions across Africa tackle increasingly sophisticated financial crime threats," notes Valdecy Urquiza, Interpol's Secretary General.

African Development Bank and Interpol Partners to Combat Financial Crime and Corruption

February 21, 2025

By Abdi Ali Published February 21, 2025 African Development Bank has signed an agreement with International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) in their joint effort to fight corruption and financial crime across Africa. RELATED: Illicit Financial Flows and Inadequate Energy Hinder Africa’s Industrialisation The partnership, that is expected to enhance collaboration between the Bank’s Office of…

Giovanni Biha, UNECA's Deputu Executive Secretary in charge of Knowledge Delivery, was addressing the 31st Civil Society Pre-Summit Consultative Meeting on Gender Mainstreaming in the African Union and Member States in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Corruption Undermines Development Across Africa

January 26, 2018February 25, 2019

By Irene Gaitirira Published January 26, 2018 Africa cannot develop, leave alone implement United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, unless it fights corruption. Giovani Biha, Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), says the adverse effect of corruption on the various segments of the population should be recognised and addressed in…