The inaugural in-person meeting of Working Group 4 (WG4) - Data Science for Illicit Trade, chaired by George Azzopardi, took place on July 18-19, 2023, at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University. During this dynamic gathering, all members showcased their research backgrounds, illustrating how their expertise aligns with the working group's objectives. Productive discussions led to the […]
The preventive and restorative goals of social re-use need to be analysed both ‘in the books’ and ‘in action’, in order to discover how transnational confiscation procedures in the EU can be streamlined as a fit socio-legal response against illicit trades. The overarching question to address is if, how, and to what extent social re-use […]
Getting to know EU wildlife trade, October 2, 2023, How to change EU wildlife trade, October 3, 2023 Writing proposal and paper, October 4, 2023 This workshop will identify and propose changes in EU legislation regarding wildlife traffic. The workshop will discuss gaps in EU legislation concerning the import of wildlife and discuss possible ways […]
Sanctions evasion has become an increasingly significant global issue, posing challenges for governments, international organizations, and businesses alike. The workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of sanctions evasion, including its underlying causes, typologies, evolving trends, and key actors Involved. It will explore the role of the private sector (e.g., financial institutions) in detecting […]
Background COST Action GLITSS aims to create a holistic research agenda on illicit trade practices, to increase public awareness with a view to enhancing societal resilience and to explore how technological innovation facilitates illicit trade but can also be used to fight it. This workshop is organized by the Working Group 'The phenomena: Goods and […]
We are officially opening a call for abstracts for a workshop on The Role of Technology in Combatting Illicit Trade. The in-person workshop will take place in Belgrade, Serbia, on July 10-11, 2024. A minimum number of 5 local and international participants is required for the workshop to take place. About the Topic: The workshop will focus […]
📌 The in-person workshop will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, 📆 July 22-23, 2024, hosted by the Yıldız Technopark University. About the Topic: The workshop will focus on practices developed by local authorities, in cooperation with European and international agencies for managing the impact of refugees and asylum seekers on the labor market and preventing illicit trade […]
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