Strengthening National Capacity to Combat Illicit Financial Flows: The Academy’s Participation in the ESCAP Seminar

Representatives of the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan participated in an international practical seminar organized by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) on 24–26 February 2026 in Bangkok. The seminar focused on measuring and reducing illicit financial flows (IFFs).

During the seminar, modern methodological approaches to assessing the scale of illicit financial flows were discussed, along with tools for developing comparable statistical indicators and mechanisms for integrating collected data into strategic planning and public administration processes.

Particular attention was paid to the development of evidence-based management decisions, improving national accountability in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, and strengthening institutional mechanisms for IFF monitoring.

Participation in the seminar contributed to enhancing the professional capacity of the Academy, expanding international expert cooperation, and identifying practical directions for integrating modern analytical tools into education and research activities.