Organised Crime Index (Africa 2019)
The ENACT Organised Crime Index is an innovative tool designed to measure levels of organised crime in African countries and assess their resilience...
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ENACT – “Enhancing Africa’s ability to Counter Transnational Crime” – is a project funded by the European Union delivered by a consortium of the Institute for Security Studies, INTERPOL and with the Global Initiative. The project delivers cutting-edge research, policy engagement and capacity building across Africa, through five regional organised crime observatories. Learn more at www.enactafrica.org
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Pulling at golden webs
The development potential of the African artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector is undermined by criminal consortia across the continent...
The heroin coast: A political economy along the eastern African seaboard
This report examines the characteristics of the heroin trade off the East African coast and highlights the criminal governance systems that...
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Munich Security Conference discusses the Organized Crime Index Africa
In September 2019, the Organized Crime Index Africa 2019 was launched by the ENACT research consortium. This, the first-ever index to measure...
The Global Initiative at the 74th UNGA
The Global Initiative hosted, participated in and moderated several events held in the margins of the General Assembly – not least of which was the...
China ban on ivory significant to environmental conservation
Written by Joyce Kimani, a journalist sponsored under the ENACT programme partnership with Thomson Reuters. China’s ban on the ivory trade has...
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Organised Crime Index (Africa 2019)
The ENACT Organised Crime Index is an innovative tool designed to measure levels of organised crime in African countries and assess their resilience...
Global Shining Light Award Winner: Emmanuel Mayah
Every two years, the Global Investigative Journalism Network presents the Global Shining Light Award, a unique prize that honors investigative...
ENACT Regional Organised Crime Observatories: Foundation workshop
In July 2017, the ENACT consortium hosted a foundational expert group meeting in Cape Town. The ENACT flagship activities include the creation of...
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Global Shining Light Award Winner: Emmanuel Mayah
Every two years, the Global Investigative Journalism Network presents the Global Shining Light Award, a unique prize that honors investigative...
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African illicit financial flows: designing and prioritising responses
IFFs are difficult to detect and prosecute when regulatory systems lack integrity, transparency, and accountability. Africa is estimated to lose...
Africa in arms: Taking stock of efforts for improved arms control
This paper examines the current challenges posed by illicit arms flows in Africa and responses by the AU and regional organisations. The future of...
Deadly Profits: Illegal Wildlife Trafficking through Uganda and South Sudan
Countries that act as transit hubs for international wildlife trafficking are a critical, highly profitable part of the illegal wildlife smuggling...