Transcript Return of Stolen Assets Reporting

“FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION – Integrative feedback
of domestic and international activities”
Ohrid, Macedonia, 15 October 2010
Agenda
 Problems associated with asset recovery
 What 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
Asset Recovery
Obligation to Enable
Confiscation of
Proceeds of Crime
Internationally Art.55
Domestically Art.31
Domestically & Upon
Request from Another Party
StAR’s Objective
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Encourage and facilitate more systematic and timely
return of assets stolen by politically exposed persons
through acts of corruption
“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
Global Governance:
Shared responsibility for corruption
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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
 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
Capacity Building
& Networks
Global Knowledge
and Advocacy
40%
30%
30%
Support to National Asset
Recovery Programs
StAR’s country programs:
facilitating cooperation
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 Gap analysis, capacity building and training
 Help countries make informed decisions in their asset
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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
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
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 Muzila
Crime Prevention Expert
UNODC-StAR Initiative
Email: [email protected]