Countering Organized Crime Programme in Nigeria
1st International Symposium on Countering Organized Crime in Africa
24 – 25 October 2023
Organized crime is a pervasive and complex issue that threatens global stability, security and the rule of law. It's a phenomenon that transcends borders and affects communities globally and it keeps transforming. From drug trafficking to human trafficking, money laundering to cybercrime, organized crime syndicates have are constantly modifying, have become more sophisticated, use loose structures, utilize advanced technology and exploiting legal and financial systems to evade detection and prosecution. Organized criminal networks engage in different types of criminal activities that span different countries, regions and terrotiries.
The Countering Organized Crime Programme is run by the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Integrity Watch to explore and adopt effective strategies in tackling organized crime.
OUR MISSION
“Our mission is to create a platform for solutions. We shall assemble individuals and organizations that will provide viable and feasible solutions – and continue to facilitate collaboration between relevant stakeholders in protecting human dignity and prosperity.”
OUR OBJECTIVE
- Identify key challenges in combating organized crime and provide relevant stakeholders with insight to aid adequate development of responses to address these challenges.
- Share best practices and lessons learned and gain insights into effective approaches, strategies, and tactics used in different crime contexts.
- Promote evidence-based policies and practices to ensure that efforts to combat organized crime are grounded in data and evidence.
- Contribute to local, regional, and global conversations on organized crime.
OUR PARTNERS
INTERPOL
Our full name is the International Criminal Police Organization and we are an inter-governmental organization. We have 195 member countries, and we help police in all of them to work together to make the world a safer place.
To do this, we enable them to share and access data on crimes and criminals, and we offer a range of technical and operational support.
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