The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) present this study on “Illicit Financial Flows and Asset Recovery in the Eastern Partnership Region (EaP): A Mapping of Needs and Recommendations”, which sheds light on the damage being caused to the region as a result of unchecked IFFs. The study also highlights the importance of strengthening cross-border relationships in order to maximise the capture of illicitly-obtained assets.
This study was prepared based upon data and information collected in 2021. Although political and security changes have taken place since then, the recommendations presented remain relevant for policy makers and practitioners from the EaP countries as well as international stakeholders.
