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ACC and Irish Rule of Law International discuss financial-crime capacity

ACC and Irish Rule of Law International discuss financial investigations, asset recovery and fraud prevention during a courtesy call by Norville Connolly.

Officials pose for a photograph during the Irish Rule of Law International courtesy call on the Anti-Corruption Commission

Financial investigations, asset recovery and fraud prevention featured in discussions between the Anti-Corruption Commission and Irish Rule of Law International.

Key Takeaways

  • IRLI Country Director Norville Connolly paid a courtesy call on ACC Director General Daphne Soko Chabu on Tuesday.
  • The meeting focused on capacity to investigate and prosecute financial and economic crimes.
  • The institutions explored cooperation in financial investigations, asset recovery and fraud prevention.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) have discussed strengthening institutional capacity to investigate and prosecute financial and economic crimes in Zambia.

IRLI Country Director Norville Connolly paid a courtesy call on ACC Director General Mrs Daphne Soko Chabu on Tuesday, with the engagement focusing on possible areas of collaboration in the fight against corruption.

Financial investigations and asset recovery

The discussions covered financial investigations, asset recovery and fraud prevention as the two institutions explored ways to support the Commission’s work.

The engagement placed staff capacity and cooperation at the centre of efforts to address financial and economic crimes.

Building on earlier staff support

Irish Rule of Law International has previously supported capacity-building initiatives for ACC staff, aimed at strengthening the Commission’s ability to combat corruption.

The latest meeting builds on that relationship, with both institutions considering further collaboration in the areas discussed.

Read more in our Leadership & Governance coverage.


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