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Financial Crime Investigation Procedures Strengthened in Albania
A new Action against Economic Crime in Albania aims to enhance the country’s anti-corruption and anti-money laundering efforts, increasing trust in the rule of law and democracy. The project will support authorities in implementing key recommendations from Council of Europe monitoring bodies.
Key Objectives
The Action aims to achieve several key results:
- Improved legislation and institutional framework to prevent economic crime
- Strengthened asset recovery and management practices
- Effective mechanisms to prevent and suppress money laundering and terrorist financing
- Boosted inter-institutional cooperation and coordination in combating economic crime
Partnership
The project will involve various stakeholders, including:
- Parliament of Albania
- Government ministries
- Judicial and prosecutorial services
- Civil society organisations
The European Union will provide 85% of the funding, with the Council of Europe contributing 15%.
Delivering Results
Assistance provided through the Action will include advisory and capacity-building interventions tailored to the specific needs of beneficiaries. The project will focus on supporting authorities in several directions:
Strengthening Legislation and Regulatory Frameworks
The project will support authorities in developing and implementing effective legislation and regulatory frameworks to prevent economic crime.
Institutional Capacity Building
The project will provide assistance to strengthen institutional capacity, including training and technical support for authorities responsible for combating economic crime.
Enhanced Inter-Agency and International Cooperation
The project will support the development of effective mechanisms for inter-agency cooperation and coordination in combating economic crime, as well as international cooperation with other countries and organisations.
Expected Outcomes
The Action is expected to achieve significant results, including:
- Improved legislation and institutional framework to prevent economic crime
- Strengthened asset recovery and management practices
- Effective mechanisms to prevent and suppress money laundering and terrorist financing
- Boosted inter-institutional cooperation and coordination in combating economic crime
Getting More Information
For more information on the Action against Economic Crime in Albania, please visit the Council of Europe’s website at www.coe.int/econcrime or contact Marija Simić, Horizontal Facility Communication Officer, at [email] (+381 63 601 337).