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Asset Recovery Interagency Network Southern Africa ARINSA Logo Abbreviation 	ARINSA Formation 	June 1, 2009; 6 years ago Status 	       Network Purpose/focus 	Asset Recovery Membership 	Law Enforcement & Judicial Expert Website 	http://new.arinsa.org

Asset Recovery Interagency Network Southern Africa (ARINSA) is an informal network of prosecutors and investigators in the field of asset tracing, freezing, asset forfeiture and confiscation. This informal network intends to serve as a cooperative group in all aspects of tackling the proceeds of crime in the Southern African region.[1]

ARINSA was officially launched at the inaugural meeting held in Pretoria, South Africa on 23-24 March 2009.[2] The meeting brought together law enforcement or prosecutorial agencies from 9 jurisdictions in Southern Africa and 6 international organizations. ARINSA adopted the Camden Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network (CARIN) model for the exchange of information in asset forfeiture cases.[3] The role of Secretariat of ARINSA is held by the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU)of the National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa. [4] Contents

1 Organisation 2 Donors 3 Objectives 4 Member countries 5 References 6 External links

Organisation

ARINSA is made up of national contact points designated by member countries in Southern Africa and those contact points are inter-connected through the Secretariat. Currently 10 jurisdictions from across Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean are members of the ARINSA network. ARINSA is a centre of information exchange and expertise in asset forfeiture cases, and promotes exchange of information and best practice. ARINSA works for the mutual benefit of countries in the Southern African region as well as for international cooperation with other regional Asset Recovery Interagency Networks. Donors

ARINSA is funded by United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States, Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). This funding allows for technical assistance and training to be delivered to the member countries to enhance their capacity in asset forfeiture, proceeds of crime and money laundering cases Objectives

The key objectives of ARINSA are to:[5]

focus on the proceeds and instrumentalities of all crimes, within the scope of international obligations; establish itself as a Centre of Excellence on all aspects of tackling the instrumentalities and proceeds of crime; promote the exchange of information and good practice; establish a network of contact points; facilitate and promote, the establishment, where possible, of national centres of excellence in all aspects of tackling the proceeds of crime; make recommendations to other bodies such as the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) and Southern African Development Community (SADC), relating to all aspects of tackling the proceeds of crime; act as an advisory group to appropriate authorities; facilitate, where possible, training in all aspects of tackling the proceeds of crime; and recognise the importance of cooperation with the private sector in achieving its aim.

Member countries Country 	Membership Status Botswana 	Member Lesotho 	Member Malawi 	Member Mauritius 	Member Namibia 	Member South Africa 	Member Swaziland 	Member Tanzania 	Member Zambia 	Member Zimbabwe 	Member References

UNODC. Report of the Nineteenth Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies. 23 October 20. http://www.droganews.it/pubdownload.php?id=865. IPS Correspondents.CORRUPTION-AFRICA: A Crime Against Development. Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Towards an effective asset recovery regime: networks). Korean Institute of Criminology.The International Trends of Asset Recovery.

ARINSA Intent. http://new.arinsa.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=47

External links

Keynote Address at the Annual General Meeting of the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network of Southern Africa (ARINSA)