“FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION – Integrative feedback of domestic and international activities”

1. “FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION – Integrative feedback of domestic and international activities” Ohrid, Macedonia, 15 October 2010

2. Agenda Problems associated with asset recovery What is the StAR initiative? How does StAR work? What does it do and not do?

3. Benefits Knowledge of various options, key tools and networks available in the asset recovery process Increased cooperation between States

4. Asset Recovery Obligation to Enable Confiscation of Proceeds of Crime Domestically & Upon Request from Another Party Internationally Art.55 Domestically Art.31

5. StAR’s Objective 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 programsand put corrupt leaders on notice that they will not escape the law.” Robert B. Zoellick, President World Bank Group

6. Global Governance: Shared responsibility for corruption • 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

7. 40% 30% 30% 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 Support to National Asset Recovery Programs

8. StAR’s country programs: facilitating cooperation • 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 • Gap analysis, capacity building and training • Help countries make informed decisions in their asset 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

9. 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)

10. 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

12. http://www.worldbank.org/StAR

13. Thank you • Questions and discussion Lindy Muzila Crime Prevention Expert UNODC-StAR Initiative Email: lindy.muzila@unodc.org