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Eastern and Southern Africa
Anti-Money Laundering Group
Strengthening regional cooperation to combat money laundering and terrorist financing
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Who We Are
Advocate For Money Laundering In Eastern and Southern Africa
The Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) is a Regional Body subscribing to global standards to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism and proliferation.
The United Kingdom and United States of America have been cooperating and supporting nations of the organization since it was established in 1999.
24 Member Countries
Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Democrat Republic of Congo, Eritrea...
8 International Observers
Commonwealth Secretariat, East African Community, FATF, IMF, SADC, United Kingdom
What We Do
ESAAMLG undertakes a range of activities to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks across the region.
Mutual Evaluations
We conduct comprehensive peer reviews of member countries' AML/CFT systems to assess compliance with international standards and identify areas for improvement.
Policy Development
We develop guidelines, best practices, and policy recommendations to help member states strengthen their legal and institutional frameworks.
Compliance Monnitoring
We monitor member countries' progress in addressing deficiencies and implementing FATF recommendations through regular follow-up processes.