Container Control Programme supports Port Control Unit in Bar, Montenegro

28 February-2 March 2022, Bar, Montenegro: The UNODC-WCO Container Control Programme (CCP) conducted a mentoring visit to the Port Control Unit (PCU) at the Port of Bar, Montenegro, to support  the PCU officers in further enhancing their personal and organizational capacities to face the challenges  occurring in the containerized trade supply chain. 

The mentoring visit was conducted in-person by experienced WCO technical expert and focused on aspects of detailed physical inspections and rip-off controls. Among the standard reflections of the mentoring visit, a report with proposed measures on improvement of effectiveness of the PCU will serve as a basis for future resources allocation and activities planning and implementation.

The mentoring visit was implemented within the framework of the joint EU-UNODC action on promoting rule of law and good governance through targeted border control measures at ports and airports, funded by the European Union and implemented in cooperation with the UNODC Regional Programme for South Eastern Europe.

UNODC supports Serbia in the development of tools on international cooperation for the purposes of asset recovery

28 February 2022, Belgrade, Serbia: UNODC organized a meeting with the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Supreme court of Cassation, Organized Crime Prosecutor’s Office, the Financial Investigation Unit of the Ministry of Interior and the Judicial Academy with the aim to develop a Guide on International cooperation for the purposes of asset recovery, as a tool to support the practitioners in the process of obtaining evidence abroad or seizing proceeds and instrumentalities of crime internationally.

The event provided an opportunity to identify the challenges in the application of the legal framework on asset recovery and present the draft structure of the Guide and as well as discuss the outstanding contested legal questions regarding the process of international cooperation. The discussion was held around the application of the provisions of the Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure code and the Law on seizure of material benefits deriving from criminal activity in correlation to the Law on International cooperation in criminal matters.

The guide will serve a double purpose: nationally and internationally. At the national level, the guide will enable law enforcement authorities and prosecutors to have one publication which will support the process of mutual legal assistance in asset recovery cases. At the international level, the guide will enable practitioners to obtain assistance from other jurisdictions in asset recovery related cases on how to obtain evidence abroad or seize proceeds and instrumentalities of crime.

The asset recovery activities within the project “From Illicit Financial Flows to Asset Recovery” in are conducted in the framework of the UNODC Regional Programme for South Eastern Europe and funded by the Government of the United Kingdom.

UNODC successfully implements the Lions Quest Skills for Adolescence programme in Croatia

21-26 February, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia: UNODC in partnership with the Lions Quest International Foundation (LCIF), the Croatian Ministry of Science and Education and with the technical support of the Croatian Agency for Education and Training, finalized the first phase of the implementation of the Lions Quest Skills for Adolescence Programme (LQSFA) in Croatia. During this phase, a total of 92 professionals from 41 middle schools surrounding the cities of Osijek, Zagreb, Rijeka, Zadar and Split were trained in 2019 while the programme was fully implemented and finalized in December 2021 in 35 primary schools with 64 classrooms reaching a total of 1,201 students.

The LQSFA programme is an evidence-based youth intervention based on the methodological approach of developing social and emotional competences with students as a foundation to establish relevant practices that prevent and delay the onset of drug use.

Based on the positive feedback in implementing LQSFA in Croatia, the Public Health Institute of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County recognized the value of the programme and expressed interest in implementing the programme in the primary schools of the county.

Following this request, UNODC and LCIF continued the implementation of the programme in Croatia by initiating phase two of the LQSFA programme with the organization of trainings for 130 teachers in the cities of Dubrovnik and Metkovic in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, in February 2022. The teachers were trained on the programme material and effective facilitation skills for the implementation of LQSFA Programme. The implementation of the programme will start in March 2022 and will last for two school years.

The LQSFA programme was initially launched in South Eastern Europe in 2014 and gradually expanded to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Croatia reaching more than 7700 students in over 180 elementary schools across the region. Following a strict evidence-based implementation modality, the programme proved to be effective and showed encouraging results in substance use reduction, the intention to use drugs and dissuasive effects on the engaged students on substance use in their local environment.

Building on the gained experience in the region and the momentum, UNODC is looking forward to line up a new pilot of the LQSFA programme in Slovenia, starting in the second half of 2022.

UNODC holds the 2nd Steering Committee meeting on the EU-UNODC joint action on enhanced border control

22-23 February 2022, Belgrade, Serbia / online: UNODC held the 2nd Steering Committee on the EU-UNODC joint action promoting rule of law and good governance through targeted border control measures at ports and airports in South Eastern Europe in a hybrid mode to discuss the main developments within the action to date and agree on the way forward.

The initiative is aimed at enhancing the capacities of authorities in the Western Balkans to fight organized crime, by supporting more effective and coordinated responses to illicit trafficking by border law enforcement at land and port border crossing points and international airports in the region. The action is funded by the European Union (EU) and is implemented by the UNODC-WCO Container Control Programme (CCP) and the UNODC-WCO-INTERPOL Airport Communication Project (AIRCOP) in cooperation with the UNODC Regional Programme for South Eastern Europe.

Specifically, UNODC is working on the establishment of joint airport inter-agency groups composed of an AIRCOP Joint Airport Interdiction Task Force (JAITF) and a CCP Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU) to cover both cargo and passenger threats as well as providing continuous technical assistance to the existing Port Control Units (PCUs) established by CCP.

The action’s main stakeholders were convened to the event, including senior representatives from the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR), EU delegations and the Government authorities in the region as well as UNODC along with WCO and INTERPOL.

The UNODC Chief of the Regional Section for Europe, West and Central Asia and Regional Representative for South Eastern Europe opened the event and highlighted that “international commitment and cooperation is an investment in our shared vision of the future and if we have learnt anything from the pandemic it is from the numerous examples globally of how acting together we are stronger and can tackle the greatest of threats.” He pursued with pointing out the challenges still faced by South Eastern Europe while underlining the importance of national ownership in UNODC work in the region.

The Head of Sector Rule of Law, Security, Migration and Reconciliation at DG NEAR stressed in her statement that “regional cooperation is at the heart of what EU membership entails” and expressed appreciation on the strategic partnership with UNODC and the hope that “the positive trend will continue and will be strengthened”.

The event followed with interventions from UNODC representatives stating the importance of continuing efforts in addressing both cargo and passenger related threats while reminding on the objectives of the action. Subsequently, the Governments’ authorities from the region provided a status update on activities within the action, progress and the next steps, particularly on the establishment of the joint inter-agency groups.

A special session was dedicated to gender mainstreaming, and the necessary efforts in this direction. CCP presented its Women’s Network, its objectives, what is being done to support the women working in CCP units, including raising awareness on the issue and creating tools for women to be able to exchange on the challenges they face and the need to have more gender mainstreaming activities. CCP also mentioned a study on representation of women in the Customs Administrations of the region currently conducted within the action, which is intended to collect qualitative and quantitative data on women’s representation in the relevant agencies and provide tailored recommendations. Similarly, AIRCOP presented its initiatives to promote gender related policies and activities, including the “Series of Portraits” initiative which gives more visibility to women in law enforcement. The AIRCOP representative also mentioned the benefits of women being part of the inter-agency groups from an operational perspective, and announced the introduction of a mandatory training focusing on gender within the inter-agency groups to mitigate potential weaknesses caused by the lack of women in key posts.

The first day sessions concluded with the review of the workplan for 2022 and its endorsement and adoption by all the participants. This was followed by an overview of the communication and visibility activities within the action.

The second day focused on the practical elements of cooperation such as the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as inter-agency cooperation illustrated with case studies presented by CCP and AIRCOP. The value of the Steering Committee meeting was also underlined through discussions among the authorities present in the room.

The action’s Steering Committee is aimed at providing specific guidance and support to the action as it allows for all the stakeholders to meet and discuss key issues aimed at reviewing the progress of the action and deciding on future undertakings. In doing so, the national ownership of the governments in the region is ensured leading to greater coordination and coherence in the action implementation.

For more information: 

https://www.unodc.org/southeasterneurope/en/border-control-action-resources.html

UNODC holds a meeting on firearms data collection in Serbia

22 February 2022, Belgrade, Serbia: UNODC Global Firearms Programme (GFP) held a meeting on firearms data collection in Serbia. The overall meeting objective was to collect information on data collection practices to provide a baseline assessment and give recommendations to ensure submission of high-quality information to UNODC’s Illicit Arms Flow Initiative on a regular basis.

The meeting was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Interior and the Public Prosecutor’s Office that are engaged in data collection and reporting to UNODC’s Illicit Arms Flows Questionnaire (IAFQ).

During the fruitful discussion between the national authorities and UNODC GFP, the statistical capacities of the local institutions were assessed, in terms of qualitative and quantitative firearms-related data that is being collected, which was compared with the requirements needed to fill-in the IAFQ. In addition, a session was dedicated to joint consideration of the IAFQ and its chapters.

In the upcoming period, UNODC GFP will draft a baseline assessment and provide recommendations to the local authorities, with an aim to improve the collection of firearms-related data in Serbia and the region. 

This activity is implemented with the financial support provided by Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, and Norway through the Western Balkans SALW Control Roadmap Trust Fund and supported by the European Union.

UNODC holds a presentation on GlobE Network to the anti-corruption authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

18 February 2022, Bosnia and Herzegovina / online: UNODC facilitated a meeting between the Secretariat of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (the GlobE Network) and the Agency for Prevention of Corruption and Coordination of Fight Against Corruption of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH APIK). The meeting aimed to inform BiH APIK about the opportunities offered by GlobE and explore the possibility of a membership for the relevant anti-corruption authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The meeting particularly informed the practitioners of Bosnia and Herzegovina about the mandate of the GlobE Network, its membership modalities, and the available tools and possibilities. As a quick, agile and efficient tool for facilitating transnational cooperation in combating corruption, strengthening communication exchange and peer learning between independent anti-corruption law enforcement authorities, the GlobE Network presents an extremely useful opportunity for authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to utilize it as a resource but also add value to it, by exchanging on their unique experiences in tackling corruption challenges.

The BiH APIK which us yet to join the GlobE Network expressed appreciation to learn more about the procedures for enrollment as well as its readiness to initiate actions on potential nominations.

The GlobE Network is a platform for secure peer-to-peer information exchange and informal cooperation to better track and prosecute cross-border corruption offences and recover stolen assets. Founded in 2021, the GlobE Network is open to anti-corruption law enforcement authorities in all UN Member States and States parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).

For more information:

https://globenetwork.unodc.org/

UNODC held training on identification and tracing of firearms for prosecutors in North Macedonia

18 February 2022, Skopje, North Macedonia: The UNODC Global Firearms Programme (GFP) held a training on the identification and tracing of firearms for 22 prosecutors representing Prosecutor’s Offices from four appellate areas in North Macedonia.

The training provided hands-on experience on various types of firearms and their components, including pistols, carabines, shotguns, sub-machine guns and assault rifles. The training further focused on the use of this information in the investigations of illicit firearms trafficking and possible links to organized crime. Accordingly, the participants gained knowledge about the identification of firearms, their parts, components and ammunition, various forms and stages of tracing, and the tracing procedure.

As a result of the workshop, the participants enhanced their knowledge in conducting investigations and prosecution of firearms trafficking cases by understanding how firearms identification and tracing contribute to solving cases with international elements.

This activity is implemented with the financial support provided by Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, the Netherlands and Norway through the Western Balkans SALW Control Roadmap Trust Fund and supported by the European Union.

It contributes to SDG 16, particularly Target 16.4 to significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime.

https://sdg-tracker.org/peace-justice#targets

UNODC holds a workshop on the Illicit Arms Flows Monitoring Initiative

15 February 2022, Skopje, North Macedonia: The UNODC Global Firearms Programme (GFP) held a workshop to support the participation of the institutions of North Macedonia in the UNODC’s Illicit Arms Flows Monitoring Initiative through regular collection and sharing of consolidated criminal justice data on firearms. The workshop gathered representatives from the Judiciary, Prosecution, Customs and the Ministry of Interior responsible for the collection, analysis, and exchange of firearms-related data.

The event provided an opportunity to assess the capacity of the institutions of North Macedonia to develop comparable data sets on firearms that foster data sharing among countries for more effective investigations and operational use. The participants reviewed the UNODC's illicit arms flows questionnaire and identified the data that can be collected and shared on an annual basis.

The workshop also allowed to review the practices in collecting criminal justice data and contributed towards the identification of gaps and formulation of recommendations on how to mitigate them to ensure North Macedonia’s regular participation in UNODC’s Illicit Arms Flows Monitoring Initiative through the submission of high-quality data.

This workshop supports Goal 2 of the Western Balkans SALW Control Roadmap: "By 2024, ensure that arms control policies and practices in the Western Balkans are evidence-based and intelligence-led", and specifically to the Target: "Institutionalize systematic collection of criminal justice data across the Criminal Justice Sector (at the level of Police and Customs, Prosecutors’ service, Court Service, Correctional and Penitentiary Services)”. It also supports reaching the Target “Ensure full implementation and monitoring of legal, policy and procedural framework on trafficking of FAE” under Goal 3 “By 2024, significantly reduce illicit flows of firearms, ammunition and explosives (FAE) into, within and beyond the Western Balkans”.

This activity is implemented with the financial support provided by Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, and Norway through the Western Balkans SALW Control Roadmap Trust Fund and supported by the European Union.

It contributes to SDG 16, particularly Target 16.4 to significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime.

https://sdg-tracker.org/peace-justice#targets

Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro are supported by Container Control Programme

2-18 February 2022, Gradiška and Bijača, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bar, Montenegro: The UNODC-WCO Container Control Programme (CCP) continuous support to partner law enforcement agencies in the South Eastern European region (SEE) remains a valuable tool for providing assistance in identifying and disrupting the illicit exploration of the containerized and trade supply chain. Accordingly, CCP conducted regular monitoring visits to Port Control Units (PCUs) at the Port of Bar, Montenegro, and at the land-borders Gradiška and Bijača, Bosnia and Herzegovina to support the work of the units.

The monitoring visits and related activities provided the opportunity for the officers of the PCUs in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro to discuss current state of affairs and propose particular actions for UNODC to further support their work and challenges encountered.

As a standard CCP activity worldwide, the monitoring visits in SEE region were carried out within the framework of the joint EU-UNODC action on promoting rule of law and good governance through targeted border control measures at ports and airports, funded by the European Union and conducted in cooperation with the Regional Programme for South Eastern Europe.

UNODC participates in a UN-OSCE annual coordination meeting in Albania

9 February 2022, online: UNODC took part in the annual coordination meeting between UN and OSCE Presence in Albania. The meeting aimed to discuss current cooperation and identify priority areas where both offices could collaborate in the future.

The meeting allowed to discuss a variety of topics including the justice sector reform as well as to exchange on the topics of migration, trafficking in persons, women and youth among others. The counterparts also discussed data management and explored joint advocacy opportunities.

During the meeting, UNODC presented its initiatives in the country in the areas of countering trafficking in persons and border management and referred to the Joint Action Plan signed in 2020 in Vienna, Austria between UNODC and OSCE as well as the ongoing meetings between both offices to update the plan.

The OSCE-UNODC Joint Action Plan 2020-2022 reflects the contributions of both organizations to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and allows for a more streamlined cooperation in nine subject areas. These areas include combating transnational organized crime and corruption, preventing and countering violent extremism leading to terrorism, combating trafficking in human beings, illicit drugs and cybercrime, security sector governance and reform, and border security and management. The action plan also envisages joint and concrete actions in newly identified strategic areas, such as advancing gender equality, crime prevention and youth engagement.

UNODC hosted a debriefing meeting on operation Tara 2021

8-9 February 2022, Budva, Montenegro: The UNODC Global Firearms Programme (GFP) in cooperation with the UNODC-WCO Container Control Programme (CCP) supported the organization of a debriefing meeting between the Customs authorities of Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the implementation of operation Tara 2021, focused on the detection of illicit firearms and other prohibited goods at land border crossings.

The operation took place between October and December 2021 and included planning, operational and post operational phases. The operational activities focused on two border crossings between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.

During the operation two shipments of firearms parts from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Montenegro were inspected without establishing irregularities. On 23 November 2021, as a result of an exchange of information, a large quantity of drugs (150 packages – with ca. 150 kg of marijuana-like substance) was seized in Bosnia and Herzegovina together with 3 rifles, various ammunition, and explosives.

The primary goal of the debriefing was to discuss the lessons learned and to plan future joint operations based on the experience gathered so far. Officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro have presented and analysed the results of the operation and reviewed the existing coordination mechanism. Additionally, they discussed the need to further develop bilateral cooperation through the organization of joint activities and establishment of closer communication between the institutions.

This activity is implemented with the financial support provided by Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, and Norway through the Western Balkans SALW Control Roadmap Trust Fund and supported by the European Union. 

It contributes to SDG 16, particularly Target 16.4 to significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime.

https://sdg-tracker.org/peace-justice#targets

UNODC supports Bosnia and Herzegovina in countering illicit manufacturing of and trafficking in firearms, their parts and ammunition through analysis of X-ray images

8 February 2022, Bosnia and Herzegovina: The UNODC Global Firearms Programme (GFP) has started a series of four trainings in Bosnia and Herzegovina on analysis of x-ray images for the detection of illicit trafficking and illicit manufacturing of firearms, their parts, components and ammunition. The target audience were small groups of x-ray scanner operators from Customs of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the three public postal service providers in the country (JP BH Posta, Hrvatska posta Mostar and Poste Srpske a.d. Banja Luka). Eight customs officers working at the Sarajevo Airport and members of the mobile teams responsible for screening of incoming and outgoing parcels and controlling private courier companies attended the training.

The objective of the training is to develop knowledge on the interpretation of x-ray images to identify illicit objects in fast and postal parcels. UNODC GFP has also used in the training a specialized computer-based module on identification of threats in postal and fast parcels. The module allows operators in the course of one year to train regularly and improve their skills in the identification of illicit threats.

The innovative part of the training was the inclusion of the topic on countering of illicit manufacturing of ammunition. UNODC GFP has presented to the trainees the modus operandi for trafficking of machines for ammunition production and the tools required for the production of ammunition. Countering this criminal activity is extremely difficult because of the objects used for ammunition production, which cannot be distinguished from other machinery and tools. Their identification requires specific training on their shape and functions. UNODC’s collection of images on this topic and its inclusion as part of the training course has provided added value towards improving the skills of the operators to prevent this crime.

A substantial part of the training was devoted to the identification of weapon parts such as barrels, slides, magazines, scopes and firearms frames. These objects are very difficult to identify without specific training on recognizing their shape, composition, and analysis of x-ray images under different angles.

All images used in this news item are under © United Nations, 2022. All rights reserved. Requests for their use should be directed to UNODC GFP.

This activity is implemented with the financial support provided by Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, and Norway through the Western Balkans SALW Control Roadmap Trust Fund and supported by the European Union.

UNODC supports Montenegro in enhancing international cooperation for the purposes of asset recovery

4 February 2022, Podgorica, Montenegro: UNODC organized a workshop to support the practitioners in Montenegro in addressing the challenges related to the mutual legal assistance by developing a Guide on International cooperation for the purposes of asset recovery, as a tool to support the process of obtaining evidence abroad or seize proceeds and instrumentalities of crime internationally. The workshop gathered more than 20 representatives from different institutions such as the Special State Prosecutor’s Office, Supreme court, Ministry of Justice, Financial Intelligence Unit, Police and Centre for Training in Judiciary and State Prosecution Service.

The event provided an opportunity to review the specificities of the Montenegrin legal framework on asset recovery, to present a draft structure of the Guide and discuss the outstanding contested legal questions regarding the process of asset recovery. The discussion was held around the application of the provisions of the Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure code and the Law on seizure of material benefits deriving from criminal activity in relation to the Law on International cooperation in criminal matters.

The guide is intended to serve both nationally and internationally. At the national level, the guide will enable law enforcement authorities and prosecutors to have one publication which will support the process of mutual legal assistance in asset recovery cases. At the international level, the guide will enable Montenegrin practitioners to obtain assistance from other jurisdictions in asset recovery related cases in obtaining evidence abroad or seize proceeds and instrumentalities of crime.

The asset recovery activities within the project “From Illicit Financial Flows to Asset Recovery” in South Eastern Europe are conducted in the framework of the UNODC Regional Programme for South Eastern Europe and funded by the Government of the UK.

UNODC holds a regional workshop on risk-based approach and mindset at airports

31 January-4 February 2022, Podgorica, Montenegro / online: UNODC organized a regional workshop “Law Enforcement at the Airports: Risk-Based Approach and Mindset” as part of the EU-funded joint initiative on enhanced border control.

After the COVID-19 related restrictions drastically reduced the airport traffic flows in the last two years, operations are gradually being fully resumed. To cope with the increasing number of passengers and goods departing/transit/arriving at the airports, UNODC is supporting the region in raising the awareness on the necessary changes in operational methodologies through its EU-UNODC joint action on enhanced border control.

A total of 41 delegates representing law enforcement agencies from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia attended the training aimed to provide an in-depth understanding of the risk management process delivered by AIRCOP and CCP experts.

The workshop offered a comprehensive overview of the risk-management related concept and its application within the law enforcement sector as a driver to support the decision-making process both at strategic and operational levels.

Accordingly, the participants were extensively familiarized with the risk management process, its phases, typologies and techniques reinforced with risk management exercises.

The workshop was held within the EU-UNODC joint action on enhanced border control, currently implemented in South Eastern Europe by AIRCOP and CCP in cooperation with the UNODC Regional Programme for South Eastern Europe with the funding from the European Union.

UNODC presents the Guide "Reporting mechanisms in sport" to sports federations in North Macedonia

31 January 2022 Skopje, North Macedonia: Following the commitments on the Government of North Macedonia to tackle corruption in sport, reaffirmed with the adoption of the Regional Anti-Corruption and Illicit Finance Roadmap for the Western Balkans, UNODC in partnership with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Good Governance and the Agency on Youth and Sport organized a presentation of the Guide "Reporting mechanisms in sport".

The event was attended by more than 20 participants from 15 different national sports federations operating in North Macedonia, with the presence of distinguished guests including H.E. the Ambassador of Romania to North Macedonia, Deputy Prime Minister  of North Macedonia and Director of the Agency for Youth and Sport.  

The primary goal of the Guide, prepared jointly by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and UNODC, is to support the national sport federations and broader range of stakeholders, such as athletes’ unions, sports clubs, sponsors, government officials and regulatory agencies, in  developing reporting mechanisms to support the integrity of and to fight corruption in sport. The Guide stems from the efforts to fight competition manipulation with a wider perspective in providing guidance for operating effective reporting mechanisms of wrongdoing in sport.

The translation of the publication into the local languages and the organisation of the event, were made possible with the contribution of the Government of Romania in support of the implementation of the Regional Anti-Corruption and Illicit Finance Roadmap in North Macedonia.

Within the framework of the UNODC Regional Programme for South Eastern Europe, UNODC in partnership with the Regional Anti-corruption Initiative (RAI) carried out consultations with the six Western Balkan jurisdictions to identify the most salient common priorities in the area of anti-corruption and illicit finance. As a result, on 25 June 2021 in Ohrid, North Macedonia, Governments of the region, including North Macedonia, have formally adopted the Regional Anti-Corruption and Illicit Finance Roadmap.

With the support of UNODC, in October 2021, North Macedonia has also become a member of the International Partnership Against Corruption in Sport (IPACS), a multi-stakeholder platform with the mission to bring together international sports organizations, governments, inter-governmental organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen and support efforts to eliminate corruption and promote a culture of good governance in and around sport.