Fourteen representatives of the public institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic received first-hand information from the Secretariat of the Council of Europe on Council of Europe Conventions of their interest. The study visit aimed to contribute to the creation of a common legal space between Europe and Kyrgyzstan, based on European and international standards.
High-level conference on fostering access to justice in Turkmenistan The conference focused on the role of national bar associations in improving access to justice, the efficiency of legal representation and the quality of legal aid, with a view to supporting Turkmenistan's plans to establish its own centralised bar association.
Promoting transparency and action against economic crime
Central Asia
Exchange of experience with Central Asian countries on possible abuses of virtual assets The workshop brought together more than 50 representatives from ministries, financial intelligence units, central banks, prosecutors' offices, anti-corruption agencies and other institutions from 12 jurisdictions including from Central Asia. It aimed at increasing practical knowledge and awareness of the potential misuse of virtual assets for illicit activities.
Strengthening the capacities of public officials on preventing corruption and advancing integrity 32 representatives from Uzbek institutions, including the Anti-Corruption Agency, the National Bank, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Higher Education and the Ministry of Sport and Youth, were trained and exchanged experience on the main principles and challenges of assessing corruption risks.
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