In its original formulation in 1995, the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) was an empowerment programme aimed at creating an enabling environment for holistic development at Constituency level.[1] The Members of Parliament (MPs) were the custodian of the Fund, and in collaboration with the Community, the MPs made choices and implemented projects in order to improve...Continue Reading

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