International Anti-Corruption Commitments

Title of the document

Common African Position on Asset Recovery

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Issuing body

African Union

Brief description

Proposed by the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR) was unanimously adopted by the Heads of State and Government of the African Union at their 33rd Assembly in Addis Ababa. CAPAR is the bedrock for our continent’s legal instrument and technical framework for negotiating the return of our stolen assets and illicit capital flights, taken illegally out of our shores and hosted in foreign jurisdictions

Relevant excerpts

The Assembly of the African Union,

.... CALLING UPON the international community to support and cooperate with efforts of the African Union and Member States to recover African assets,

.... HAS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

4 PRIORITY POLICY ISSUES

10. The priorities for asset recovery in Africa are grouped into four (4) pillars, namely: (i) detection and identification of assets; (ii) recovery and return of assets; (iii) management of recovered assets; and (iv) cooperation and partnerships.

5 CROSS CUTTING ISSUES

5.1 STRENGHTHENING DOMESTIC , REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMS

5.3 ENABLING IMPLEMENTATION

Taking forward the Assembly decision requires time-bound, relevant policy and strategic implementation. In order for recommended strategies, efforts and actions to be effective, it is incumbent upon Member States to consider the CAPAR and implement its recommendations.....