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Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
Africa and the Global Illicit Economy
Africa and the Global Illicit Economy brings you stories and investigations based on the extensive research networks at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.
We'll be looking at corruption, illicit financial flows, gangs, the role of foreign corporations, the political economy of crime, and the enabling environment that has made Africa vulnerable to the growth of organized crime.
Drawing on the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime's civil society observatories for North, South, East and West Africa to get a feel for how organized crime is...
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“Excellent series examining organised crime in Africa. Unique insights and expert panelists shed light on complex subjects in a vibrant, fascinating way.”
JRGoneFishin via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
12/08/20
Never realised
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“When we read about organized crime it's always Mafia's and Cartels and the like. But this is a real eye opener and shows how interconnected we all are. The African continent is central to international criminal markets. Brilliant podcast! And the presenters voice is amazing :)”Read full review »
In the mirror I see a trade... via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/28/20
Fascinating
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“Who would have thought there is so much being smuggled in Africa? I never realized that organized crime was such a problem. This is a really interesting podcasts with lots of African experts explaining why it matters. I recommend - as well as the others from The Global Initiative Against...”Read full review »
Treitano via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/26/20
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