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Combating corruption and organised crime in the Western Balkans through strengthening regional cooperation in asset recovery
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Over 150 judges and prosecutors from Western Balkans improve knowledge on digital evidence
On 30th of January 2023, the AIRE Centre and the Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative (RAI), with support from the UK Government, held a regional training on cyber-attacks and importance of digital evidence for over 150 judges, prosecutors and other experts from...
Kosovo Strengthens Asset Recovery Efforts with International Expert Support
Pristina, Kosovo ― On January 17th-19th, the AIRE Centre and the Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative (RAI), with support from the UK Government, held a training event in Pristina focused on the asset recovery and management of businesses, complex real estate,...
Presentation of the unified regional model of statistical sheets
Online presentation of the unified regional model of statistical sheets developed within the project implemented by the AIRE Centre and RAI Secretariat was held on Thursday, 15 December 2022. Development of the model sheets came as a result of the previously...
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Combating Corruption in South East Europe: Strengthening Cooperation in the Field of Asset Recovery (Final Conference Report)

Handbook on Effective Asset Recovery in Compliance with European and International Standards Handbook
About Platform
Effective implementation of the legislation is impossible without sharing knowledge and experiences. Both AIRE Centre and RAI have put that as a top priority bringing together judges, prosecutors and other experts working in the field of asset recovery. These efforts led to recognising the need to establish the Asset Recovery Platform.
Effective implementation of domestic legislation and international standards is a crucial aspect of the fight against crime and plays an important role in building public confidence in both national and international institutions. The AR Platform is a tool designed for practitioners, but it is hoped that the Platform will also be of use to academics, decision-makers, journalists and students to access resources, news and updates on the latest developments relevant to the region.
The AR Platform is set to:
facilitate communication and exchange of good practice amongst asset recovery practitioners
provide access to guides and other resources
become an advocacy tool fostering ideas and initiatives to strengthen the rule of law and fight organized crime and corruption.
Through this platform, we want to secure greater outreach and help raise awareness of asset recovery as one of the key tools in combating corruption and organized crime. As an online tool, the Platform is supporting the functioning of the AR Network. GO TO MEMBER ZONE
About Project
With the support of the UK government, the AIRE Centre, in cooperation with the RAI Secretariat, is implementing a three-year project “Combating corruption and organised crime in the Western Balkans through strengthening regional cooperation in asset recovery”.
Jurisdictions covered by the Project are Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia, with participation of Bulgaria, Croatia, Moldova and Romania.
The Regional Asset Recovery Project will focus on:
Strengthening capacity building programmes for key institutions, especially through identifying and sharing best practice and lessons learned
Fostering regional and international cooperation in the asset-recovery process
Monitoring implementation of asset recovery measures in the region
Promoting success stories and good practice throughout the region