Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative (StAR) Day at UN anti-corruption conference

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The Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) Day
A special event at the CONFERENCE OF THE STATES PARTIES TO UNCAC
Tuesday, 7 November 2017 (9:00-17:30)
Conference room M3, Vienna International Centre, VIC

 As we mark a decade of collaboration with our partners and stakeholders in asset recovery, we also look at challenges, solutions, and our collective efforts and accomplishments to build a solid foundation for tracing and returning proceeds of crime. The event brings together distinguished experts, policymakers, civil society and government leaders around the world to share their insight and most effective tools (full agenda follows).

 Simultaneous interpretation will be available in English/French/Spanish

 9:00–10:30 A High-Level Conversation on Asset Recovery: Achievements, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

 Organized by: StAR

 10:30–10:45 Networking break

 10:45–12:15 Guidelines for the Efficient Recovery of Stolen Assets: The Launch of an 
Online Tool

 Organized by: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, International Centre for Asset Recovery, StAR

 12:15–13:15 What are the New Resources in Asset Recovery?

 Organized by: StAR

 13:15–13:30 Networking break

 13:30–15:00 Best Practices in Asset Management
Organized by: United States

 15:00–15:30 Networking break

 15:30–17:00 The Role of Civil Society in Asset Recovery

 Organized by: UNCAC Coalition and HEDA Resource Centre and Cooperating parties: Norway, Sri Lanka, Corruption Watch, Transparency International,
Global Witness, Cornerhouse, WARN


 17:00–17:30 Closing Remarks: What is Next for the Global Asset Recovery Agenda?

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