FIGE joins the GlobE Network as an observer member in Baku, May 2025 – The fight against corruption and money laundering takes on a new dimension with the sixth plenary meeting of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Authorities (GlobE Network), held in Azerbaijan from 20 to 23 May 2025. This event brought together major players in international governance, providing a space for reflection and cooperation on effective mechanisms to combat transnational financial crime.
A space for exchange and enhanced cooperation Organised in collaboration with the Office of the Prosecutor General of Azerbaijan, the meeting had several key objectives:
- Organisational discussions to improve the structure of the GlobE network.
- Thematic sessions on best practices in the fight against corruption.
- Sharing experiences, enabling members to evaluate the progress made possible by the network.
- Bilateral and multilateral meetings, offering unique opportunities for direct cooperation between the various participants.
The integration of the Forum of African State Audit Institutions (AFSIA) as an observer member is a significant step forward,
consolidating its role in international initiatives dedicated to governance and transparency.
The GlobE Network: a strategic tool against corruption Created in 2021 during the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on Corruption (UNGASS), the GlobE Network aims to strengthen transnational cooperation and facilitate information exchange between anti-corruption agencies around the world.
One of the key elements of this system is the Secure Communication Platform (SCP), an encrypted tool enabling rapid and confidential sharing of information between member authorities. By promoting fluid and direct interactions, the network speeds up investigations and enforcement actions against transnational corruption networks.
The network’s success is also due to the fact that it enables the exchange of information between member authorities in real time, thereby reducing delays in investigations and enforcement actions. This allows for faster and more effective action against transnational corruption networks.
