Our priorities
- Regional typology studies
- Money laundering methods and trends
- Terrorist financing
- Risk assessment
- Research to inform public policy
- Reference publications
- Knowledge sharing
Understanding threats to fight them better
Typologies are studies that describe the methods, techniques and trends used by criminals to launder the proceeds of their activities or to finance terrorism. GIABA carries out this work at regional level in order to document the vulnerabilities specific to West Africa.
Based on real cases provided by financial intelligence units, prosecuting authorities and regulators, our research produces red-flag indicators and practical recommendations for policymakers, competent authorities and the private sector.
Our typologies and research work
Regional typology studies
Money laundering methods and trends
Terrorist and proliferation financing
Organised crime and illicit financial flows
Red-flag indicators for reporting entities
Publications and annual reports
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How a typologies exercise is conducted
Each typologies exercise is carried out with Member States, in conjunction with the FATF and other regional bodies. The results are presented to the GIABA Plenary before being published and shared with the stakeholders concerned.
Choice of topic
Topics selected according to the region’s priority risks
Data collection
Questionnaires, case studies and contributions from national authorities
Analysis
Identification of methods, trends and red-flag indicators
Dissemination
Adoption by the Plenary, publication and awareness-raising activities
Expertise
Our work draws on analysts, researchers and experts from Member States specialising in financial intelligence, investigations and regulation. Together, they turn operational information into useful knowledge to prevent and detect financial crime.
A regional mission
Develop, assess, understand, support, engage and cooperate: six complementary functions serving the financial integrity of West Africa.