By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter
Nairobi, Kenya – Francis Ben Kaifala Esq., Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), signed the Charter for the African Asset Recovery Practitioners Forum (AARP-Forum) today during the opening of its inaugural meeting in Nairobi.
The three-day event, taking place from April 15 to 17 at the Panari Hotel, convenes heads of anti-corruption agencies, legal experts, and stakeholders from across the continent. This forum marks the formal launch of the AARP-Forum Charter, developed under the auspices of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC).
The Charter serves as a practical guide for African anti-corruption bodies and practitioners engaged in recovering stolen assets. It aligns with the Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR), aimed at assisting African nations in tracing, recovering, and managing assets lost to corruption.
According to the AUABC, the Charter supports CAPAR’s objectives, particularly those outlined in Pillar 2, which focuses on enhancing legal and financial systems for asset recovery, and Pillar 3, which addresses the management of recovered assets and international cooperation.
While the Charter is not a binding treaty, it acts as a tool to promote stronger coordination and more effective practices among African states. Sessions at the forum will cover topics such as legal cooperation, asset tracing, and the strengthening of institutional practices.
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