Guinea: Organised Crime Index 2023 Report
Overview
The Organised Crime Index 2023 report highlights several pressing issues in Guinea, encompassing organised crime, economic environment, civil society, and social protection. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by Guinea and the steps it can take to address them.
Organised Crime
- The Guinean government has approved standard operating procedures for identifying human trafficking victims.
- Authorities have identified an increased number of forced labour victims, including children, who are exploited in domestic servitude and sex trafficking.
- The government does not have a formal policy to encourage victims to assist in investigations and prosecutions against their alleged traffickers.
Economic Environment
Guinea faces challenges due to widespread corruption and impunity within public institutions, which hinders the protection of private property. Corruption has deeply permeated the country’s business and political culture, leading to a reliance on bribery in business transactions. Limited access to finance, inadequate infrastructure, logistics deficiencies, and low government capacity further undermine investor confidence.
Civil Society and Social Protection
- For the first time in many years, the Guinean government has approved standard operating procedures for identifying human trafficking victims.
- Authorities have identified an increased number of forced labour victims, including children, who are exploited in domestic servitude and sex trafficking.
- The government does not have a formal policy to encourage victims to assist in investigations and prosecutions against their alleged traffickers.
Challenges Ahead
Guinea’s progress in combating trafficking has been hampered by limited resources, political and social unrest, and the impact of the pandemic. There is insufficient dialogue between the government, political stakeholders, and civil society actors, leading to a deterioration of the sociopolitical situation.