16:09:2025: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has hosted a high-level delegation from the World Bank for strategic discussions aimed at strengthening collaboration in the fight against corruption and economic crimes.
The September 11th meeting, held at EACC headquarters, focused on enhancing inter-agency cooperation, particularly in addressing illicit financial flows, money laundering, and the recovery of stolen assets.
Speaking during the engagement, EACC’s Director of Field Services, Mr. Jackson Mue, emphasized the importance of joint efforts in tackling complex financial crimes.
“This engagement offers a critical platform for reinforcing inter-agency collaboration in combating illicit financial flows and ensuring accountability in the management of public resources,” said Mr. Mue.
The World Bank delegation was led by Ms. Yara Esquivel Soto, Senior Financial Sector Specialist, who reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting institutional capacity building.
Ms. Soto commended EACC’s ongoing efforts in investigating and monitoring capital-intensive projects and extended an invitation for the Commission to join the Global Forum for Asset Recovery (GFAR) under the World Bank’s Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) initiative.
The StAR program supports countries in identifying and recovering stolen assets held in foreign jurisdictions, a key priority in global anti-corruption efforts.
EACC reiterated its commitment to building robust local and international partnerships in the ongoing fight against corruption, economic crimes, and illicit financial activities.
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