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Financial Crime Prevention Strategies in Azerbaijan Take Center Stage with EU/CoE Partnership

The European Union and the Council of Europe have launched a new project aimed at preventing and combating economic crime in Azerbaijan. This project is part of their ongoing efforts to strengthen good governance in Eastern Partnership countries.

Objectives

The project, titled “Preventing and Fighting Economic Crime in Azerbaijan”, aims to enhance the country’s capacities to tackle corruption, money laundering, terrorist financing, and asset recovery. Building on previous initiatives, this new project represents a continuation of actions to bolster anti-corruption measures and anti-money laundering efforts in Azerbaijan.

Alignment with Global Initiatives

The project aligns with the EU’s 2020 targets for strengthening the rule of law and anti-corruption mechanisms, as well as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 16 on Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

Institutional Reforms

The project will focus on implementing institutional reforms aimed at enhancing the capacities of Azerbaijani authorities to prevent and combat economic crime in line with European and international standards. This will contribute to strengthening democracy and the rule of law in the country.

Contact Information

For more information or to get in touch with the project team, please contact:

• Head of Unit: Mr Evgeni EVGENIEV
  • Phone: +33 (0)3 88 41 25 11
  • Fax: +33 (0)3 88 41 39 55
  • Email: Evgeni.EVGENIEV@coe.int
• Senior Project Officer in Baku: Ms Firuza JAFAROVA
  • Phone: +994 12 599 11 62 ext. 18
  • Email: Firuza.JAFAROVA@coe.int

Council of Europe Office in Baku

The Council of Europe Office in Baku is located at:

• Marine Plaza, 62 Uzeyir Hajibeyli Street, AZ1010 Baku, Azerbaijan