“Missing Dollars” – a Documentary on Illicit Financial Flows

Low and middle-income countries must mobilise domestic resources to finance sustainable development and address growing social and environmental challenges in the face of shrinking foreign aid. Yet, illicit financial flows (IFFs) erode their tax base. For commodity-dependent countries, trade mispricing is a major problem that prevents them from benefitting fairly from the sale of their … Continue reading “Missing Dollars” – a Documentary on Illicit Financial Flows

Research dissemination workshop in Vientiane, Laos

Theme: Improving Revenue Collection Through a Better Understanding of Illicit Financial Flows in Natural Resource Trade in Laos Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) have emerged as a significant area of interest, particularly in relation to trade mispricing and abusive transfer pricing in resource-rich developing countries. Supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the Swiss … Continue reading Research dissemination workshop in Vientiane, Laos

Research dissemination workshop in Accra, Ghana

Theme: Curbing IFFs to Finance Development: Results from a Multidisciplinary Research Approach Ghana’s ability to minimize commodity trade-related illicit financial flows (IFFs) and raise revenue for development requires a multipronged approach which in turn hinges on accurate data, effective enforcement mechanisms, citizen engagement, and increased local investment in natural resource extraction governance. These are the … Continue reading Research dissemination workshop in Accra, Ghana

r4d.ch Regional Science Fair South-east Asia

Theme: Role for Development Research During Global Socio-Economic Uncertainty The r4d.ch Regional Science Fair South-east Asia was hosted by Curbing IFFs project researchers Latdavanh Songvilay, Kinnalone Phimmavong and Rahul Mehrotra in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR on March 16-17, 2023. The event was attended by over 45 participants from Cambodia, India, Kyrgyzstan, Lao PDR, Nepal, Vietnam … Continue reading r4d.ch Regional Science Fair South-east Asia

Bern Conference on commodity and gold trading: How can illicit financial flows be curbed?

29 October 2021 / At the invitation of several research institutes, a conference on illicit financial flows in commodity trading was held today at the University of Bern. The results of two research projects were discussed with representatives from science, policy, industry and civil society, and courses of action were identified. Developing countries are often … Continue reading Bern Conference on commodity and gold trading: How can illicit financial flows be curbed?