Supporting Moldova in confiscating and recovering stolen assets (CRESTA)
In its path towards viable democracy, Moldova has to demonstrate commitment to some core values and standards, including the rule of law, which entails deep anti-corruption reforms. Whilst the country has adopted significant national legislation to fight corruption and improve asset recovery, the value of confiscated assets remains low. Switzerland will assist Moldovan anti-corruption institutions to enhance their capability to recover and manage stolen assets, ensuring effective application of the legislation.
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Moldova |
Gouvernance
Organisations contre la corruption
Développement des systèmes légaux et judiciaires Mobilisation des ressources intérieures |
01.10.2024
- 14.06.2029 |
CHF 2’080’000
|
- Central State of South East
- Autres instituts suisses universitairs ou de recherche
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Organisations et institutions pour la lutte contre la corruption
Développement des services légaux et judiciaires
Mobilisation des ressources intérieures
Thème transversal Le projet contribue à améliorer le fonctionnement de l'organisation partenaire
Type d'aide Mandat sans gestion de fonds
Numéro de projet 7F11313
| Contexte | The recovery of stolen assets is a key element of a functioning rule of law system. It strengthens accountability and meets the demand of the population that those who enriched themselves illicitly cannot get away with it. It also contributes to prevent corruption. In addition, the recovery of stolen assets can be an important boost to countries’ efforts to mobilise resources to finance development. Through this project, Switzerland will support Moldova in its adherence path towards core democratic values and standards, including the rule of law. Switzerland has a long experience in promoting democracy and supporting democratic institutions and processes. Moreover, the promotion of democracy is a constitutional and legal mandate of the Swiss foreign policy and serves Swiss interests worldwide. By supporting this project, Switzerland demonstrates commitment to help Moldova in recovering presumably stolen assets, which have been identified in different jurisdictions, including Switzerland. Engaging with the Swiss-based International Centre for Asset Recovery (ICAR), which is part of the Basel Institute on Governance, adds to the “Swissness” of the project. ICAR is a world-famous and leading institute in the realm of asset recovery, standing out for its high-quality technical assistance. |
| Objectifs | Moldova demonstrates improved results in the fight against corruption and organised crime, and mobilises recovered assets and proceeds of crime as resources for development. |
| Groupes cibles |
Anti-corruption practitioners, justice and law enforcement officials. Final beneficiaries: Moldovan society as a whole, benefitting from the changes brought by the improved confiscation and asset recovery practices. |
| Effets à moyen terme | Outcome 1: Criminal Asset Recovery Agency and Prosecutor General’s Office are better equipped to fight corruption and recover stolen assets. |
| Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: Staff in the Criminal Asset Recovery Agency and in the Prosecutor General`s Office have improved competencies and skills to recover stolen assets. Government of Moldova partners introduce suitable tools, procedures, or instruments to facilitate asset recovery processes. National Institute of Justice is equipped with new training tools necessary for training law enforcement professionals on asset recovery and confiscation. Principaux résultats antérieurs: During the inception phase (01.10.2024-31.05.2025) one Senior Specialist from ICAR was deployed to Moldova on a full time basis to strengthen the mutual legal assistance capability of the Anti-Corruption Prosecution Office and the Prosecutor General’s Office. Opportunities to further support those institutions to recover stolen assets were jointly identified. These include: asset recovery through case-based support; inter-agency cooperation; implementation of new pieces of legislation; and collaboration with the National Institute of Justice on providing state-of-the-art training in asset recovery and confiscation. |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel Institution étatique étrangère Institution universitaire et de recherche suisse |
| Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs | Policy dialogue and coordination with the governmental and other relevant stakeholders will be at the core of the project. This will include continued participation in existing donor coordination platforms to facilitate ongoing exchange with development partners throughout the project phase. Synergies between Swiss-funded and other anti-corruption projects (funded by European Union, World Bank, Germany, United Kingdom) will be boosted to make the most of the existing experiences. |
| Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 2’080’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 426’871 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 200’000 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 5’500’000 |
| Phases du projet | Phase 1 01.10.2024 - 14.06.2029 (Phase en cours) |
