Preventing money laundering and terrorism financing in Laos

The project supports efforts combating terrorism financing to reduce the vulnerability to transnational threats posed by international terrorism in Laos. Project activities include: (1) analyzing the new 2015 Law on anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism other national legislation and international obligations and creating a report; (2) preparing specialized training material and conducting training for prosecutors; and (3) initiating an annual national conference with anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism as a theme.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved capacity to understand and analyze money laundering and terrorism financing matters among key officials and agencies; (2) improved capacity among prosecutors anti-money laundering intelligence office officers and key agencies to address anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism; and (3) key agencies and officials improved access to relevant and updated information allowing for informed decision-making.