Illicit financial flows (IFFs) are flows of funds across borders, which originate from illicit activities, transferred through illicit transactions or stem from a licit activity but used in an illicit manner. IFFs are hugely detrimental to Africa’s potential to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals as they cause a major drain on capital and revenues, undermine...Continue Reading

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is Zambia’s Supreme Audit Institution (SAI). In accordance with the provisions of Article 250of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment)Act No. 2 of 2016, the OAG recently published a Special Audit Report on External Public Debt of the Republic of Zambia for the period;1st January 2006 to 31st December...Continue Reading

There is a need to level the playing field! Fair campaign finance rules ensure that every voice can be heard, not just the richest. We want to explore with you the topic of Political Party and Campaign Financing Transparency. We know, this is quite a long expression with big words, but it describes something that...Continue Reading

Joint Statement for Immediate Release – 13th August 2024We, the undersigned civil society organisations (CSOs), call for the improved involvement and participation of civil society in the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) review process in Zambia. Article 13 of the UNCAC, mandates State Parties – of which Zambia is part – to take appropriate...Continue Reading