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SUMMARY:Workshop - Core Group and Deputies Meeting in Groningen in the Netherlands
DESCRIPTION:Exciting days for the GLITSS COST Action CA21133 – Globalization\, Illicit Trade\, Sustainability and Security! Last week on 30.09. and 01.10. In 2025\, we held the Core Group and Deputies Meeting in Groningen in the Netherlands\, where we discussed the strategic directions and upcoming plans for the next year of the project. \nA special focus of our discussions was on the three-volume book series that will be published next year\, Policy briefs\, Workshops\, Webinars\, Blog series\, and many more important milestones that bring together the work\, insights\, and collaborations developed through our COST Action. It was inspiring to exchange ideas\, align our goals\, and continue building this vibrant research network across Europe and beyond. \nIf you would like your research to gain more visibility and expand your professional network\, we warmly invite you to join our GLITSS activities and share your research interests. There are many opportunities to get involved in ways that best enhance you. \nA big thank you to all colleagues and contributors for their dedication and teamwork; Together\, we are making GLITSS COST Action grow stronger!
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/workshop-core-group-and-deputies-meeting-in-groningen-in-the-netherlands/
LOCATION:Univeristy of Groningen
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Globalization\, Illicit Trade\, Sustainability and Security
DESCRIPTION:The members of Working Group 4 of COST Action No. CA21133 “Globalization\, Illicit Trade\, Sustainability and Security” (GLITSS) met on September 25–26\, 2025\, at the Faculty of Law\, Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest\, to work on subchapters of the book\, with a special focus on “Tracking and Tracing Technologies” and “Detection and Prevention Through Data Analytics.” During the workshop\, participants discussed various methodological approaches and emerging challenges related to these topics\, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. The event was part of the preparation for a forthcoming publication that will be included in a three-volume series produced by the GLITSS network.
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/globalization-illicit-trade-sustainability-and-security/
LOCATION:Faculty of Law\, Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest\, Budapest\, Hungary
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
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SUMMARY:Latest updates from our three-volume book series on safety\, security\, and sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Latest updates from our three-volume book series on safety\, security\, and sustainability. \nWe had the pleasure of holding our workshop at the University of Groningen to mark the realization of our book Volume 1\, the first in a series of three volumes. The series explores crucial global challenges through the lenses of safety\, security\, and sustainability\, bringing together diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary insights. \nA heartfelt thank you to all colleagues and partners for their valuable contributions. We look forward to continuing this journey with the upcoming volumes! Stay tuned and keep following our work on this exciting journey.
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/latest-updates-from-our-three-volume-book-series-on-safety-security-and-sustainability/
LOCATION:Univeristy of Groningen
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401
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SUMMARY:Workshop Illicit Trade practices across various sectors drivers dynamics and root causes
DESCRIPTION:COST ACTION ‘GLOBALIZATION\, ILLICIT TRADE\, SUSTAINABILITY AND SECURITY’ \nCall for expression of interest \n1-2 April 2025\, Wroclaw\, Poland \nWORKSHOP ‘ILLICIT TRADE PRACTICES ACROSS VARIOUS SECTORS:  \nDRIVERS\, DYNAMICS\, AND ROOT CAUSES’\n  \nWorking Group 1 of GLITSS\, in collaboration with Wroclaw University of Economics and Business\, is organizing a workshop to explore the factors driving illicit trade across sectors\, focusing on broader dynamics and underlying causes rather than single-sector analyses. The aim is to foster interdisciplinary dialogue\, connect theoretical and empirical perspectives\, and co-author a joint research paper. \nGLITSS members are invited to express their interest to attend the workshop by highlighting the topics\, issues\, or features they consider essential for understanding the phenomenon of illicit trade across multiple sectors. Potential questions to address include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhat are the root causes of illicit trade?\nWhy do people engage in illicit activities?\nWhat is the role of cultural context in illicit trade?\nWhy is it so difficult to combat illicit trade?\nWhat role does legal trade play in illicit trade\nWhat role does technology play in the economic and sociocultural factors driving illicit trade?\nWhat is the role of banking practices and cryptocurrencies in driving the illicit trade?\n\nTo participate\, please submit: \n\nAn abstract (100 words) by 15 January 2025 via Google form. The selected participants will be informed by 31 January 2025 via email.\nA longer thesis (500–1000 words)\, to be submitted only if your abstract is accepted. This extended submission will allow selected participants to further develop their ideas in preparation for the workshop. The thesis is due by 28 February 2025.\n\nWe welcome contributions from various disciplines—including criminology\, economics\, sociology\, law\, public policy\, computer sciences\, biology\, international relations\, and anthropology—that address illicit trade in a cross-sectoral context. \nThis workshop provides a unique opportunity to engage with researchers from different fields\, deepen insights into the root causes of illicit trade\, and contribute to an interdisciplinary analysis aimed at generating significant academic and practical impact. \nFor any further inquiries\, please contact WG1 deputy leader Mariia Balytska (m.balytskaknu@gmail.com)\, WG1 member and representative of the hosting organization Piotr Luty (piotr.luty@ue.wroc.pl) or WG1 leader Indrek Saar (indreksr@gmail.com).
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/workshop-illicit-trade-practices-across-various-sectors-drivers-dynamics-and-root-causes/
LOCATION:Wroclaw\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322
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SUMMARY:International	Workshop on Data-science based solutions to illicit trade practices
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to participate in an international workshop on data-science-based solutions to illicit trade practices\, organized by Working Group 4 (WG4) of the GLITSS\, in collaboration with the University of Tiranë\, Albania. \nThis workshop will focus on computational\, algorithmic\, and analytical methods to combat illicit trade\, leveraging the expertise of WG4 members in data science. A key objective is to facilitate contributions to Volume 3: The Solutions to Illicit Trade Practices\, an upcoming book under the GLITSS initiative. \nScope of the Workshop\nWe welcome contributions on data-science-driven interventions\, including but not limited to: \n\nMachine Learning and AI for Illicit Trade Detection – Predictive models to identify and prevent illicit transactions.\nBlockchain and Cryptographic Methods – Securing and verifying trade transactions through decentralized technologies.\nBig Data Analytics for Risk Assessment – Analyzing large-scale datasets to uncover illicit trade patterns.\nComputer Vision and Image Processing – Detecting counterfeit goods and fraudulent documents.\nNetwork Analysis for Supply Chain Monitoring – Identifying illicit networks using graph-based analysis and anomaly detection.\nNatural Language Processing (NLP) for Trade Intelligence – Extracting insights from regulatory documents\, trade records\, and illicit communications.\n\nHow to Participate\n\nSubmit an abstract (100 words) by 21 February 2025 via Google Form<\nPrepare a 15-minute presentation showcasing your research and its relevance to illicit trade solutions.\nCommit to contributing a book chapter based on your presented work\, incorporating insights from the workshop.\n\nFor further inquiries\, please contact: \n\nWG4 Leader: George Azzopardi (g.azzopardi@rug.nl)\nWG4 Deputy Leaders:\n\nAndrius Puksas (andrius.puksas@gmail.com)\nGuru Swaroop Bennabhaktula (g.s.bennabhaktula@rug.nl)\n\n\nWG4 Member and Local Organizer (Faculty of Economy\, University of Tirana):\n\nBesa Shahini (besashahini@feut.edu.al)\n\n\n\nWe look forward to your contributions and hope to see you at the workshop!
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/internationalworkshop-on-data-science-based-solutions-to-illicit-trade-practices/
LOCATION:Tirana\, Albania
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250316
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SUMMARY:Workshop The Political Dimensions of Illicit Trade
DESCRIPTION:We are officially opening a call for abstracts for a workshop on  The Political Dimensions of Illicit Trade \n This Workshop  is part of a larger dialogue on the economic\, political\, social  and legal dimensions of international trade and its intersections with pressing geopolitical issues. By fostering interdisciplinary conversations\, the event aims to generate actionable insights and policy recommendations for addressing illicit trade globally. \nThe in-person workshop will take place in Tbilisi\,  Georgia on  March 14-15\, 2025\, hosted by the  Georgian Insttute of Public Affairs  \nContact person: Tina Tsomaia t. tsomaia@gipa.ge\n \nAbout the Topic:\nWe invite scholars\, researchers\, and practitioners to submit abstracts for a conference session dedicated to exploring the complex relationship between illicit trade and geopolitical dynamics. This session seeks to understand how political tensions—such as sanctions\, economic restrictions\, hybrid war and  emerging policies—shape illegal markets\, trade routes\, and enforcement mechanisms. \nContributors are encouraged to address\, but are not limited to\, the following themes: \n\nSanctions and Illicit Trade:\n\nHow sanctions against Russia and other nations fuel the rise of illegal markets.\nAdaptation of trade routes to bypass restrictions and their broader geopolitical implications.\n\n\nAlternative Economic Channels:\n\nThe role of illicit trade in sustaining economies under political or economic isolation.\nCase studies of countries leveraging illegal markets during geopolitical crises.\n\n\nEnforcement Challenges:\n\nThe impact of political pressures on the effectiveness of trade law enforcement.\nCollaboration and conflict among international law enforcement agencies.\n\n\nImplications of the Offshore Law:\n\nCritical analysis of Georgia’s offshore law and its potential to attract or deter illicit financial activities.\nConnections between offshore tax havens and global trade dynamics\, including illicit trade flows.\n\n\n\n\nMedia and illicit trade: Analyzing the current state of media in addressing illicit trade ;  Public Perception of Illicit Trade\nBroader Geopolitical Contexts:\n\nThe intersection of illicit trade with war economies and post-conflict reconstruction.\nRegional trade networks and their susceptibility to political volatility.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease submit your abstract to the leader of WG2\, Daniela Irrera   \ndaniela.irrera@unicasd.it by January 31st 2025. \nParticipants will receive official confirmation of the workshop by February  10 th\, 2024.\n \nTravel and accommodation expenses related to the workshop will be covered according to the COST Action Travel Reimbursement Rules. Participants are entitled to arrange their travel and accommodation plan only after the official confirmation. \n\nAbstract Length: 300-500 words.\nFormat: Provide a clear title\, research question or objective\, methodology\, key findings or arguments\, and relevance to the session’s theme.\nDeadline: by January  31st 2025.\nSubmission Platform: Abstracts should be submitted through e mail:\nEligibility: Open to academics\, policymakers\, industry experts\, and graduate students. Collaborative and interdisciplinary work is highly encouraged.\n\nImportant Dates: \n\nAbstract Submission Deadline:  January 31\, 2025\nNotification of Acceptance:  February 10\, 2025\nConference Date:  March 14-15\, 2025\n\nContact: \nFor inquiries\, please contact  Tina Tsomaia   at t.tsomaia@gipa.ge; tel: +995599502446 \nGIPA’s Caucasus School of Journalism and Media Management (CSJMM) \nGIPA’s Caucasus School of Journalism and Media Management (CSJMM) is considered a leader and a model program for journalism education in the Caucasus region and beyond. CSJMM’s English-language Mater’s in Multimedia Journalism and Media Management program has educated and trained up to 700 journalists from Georgia\, Azerbaijan\, Armenia and other post-Soviet countries. Majority of CSJMM graduates are employed by independent media organizations as leading reporters and media managers (including BBC. Reuters\, Voice of America etc.). GIPA’s effort to educate Azerbaijani and Armenian journalists has been supported by numerous grants from the U.S. government and resulted in creating a strong network of professionals\, who trust each-other regardless of the policies of their countries. \nTina (Tiko) Tsomaia\, MD\, PhD\, is a professor of journalism and communication at the GIPA. Her diverse career spans education\, journalism\, communications\, research\, and training. Notable roles include being an OSI Global Faculty Grant fellow at NYU University\, a visiting fellow at City University London\, and a recipient of an EU Cost Action STSM to Zaragoza University. \nTsomaia is a board member of the European Journalism Training Association and the convenor of the IRCT Communication Advisory Board. \nTsomaia leads the innovative project www.femicide.ge\, addressing murder crimes\, including femicide. Tsomaia is also the founder of an “open movement” advocating for community mental health services and open discussions on mental health issues. \nTsomaia holds a Ph.D. in social sciences from the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs\, along with an MA in Medicine and Journalism and Media Management. She is a sought-after Expert Speaker at international conferences organised by various prestigious institutions. Her research topics are: pre-natal sex selection\, femicide\, trauma and addiction\, ethical decision making\, social-emotional learning  and health communication. \nSelected articles\, reports and publications: \n\nTsomaia\, T.\, Makhviladze\, N.\, & Abzianidze\, N. (2022). “Migration Coverage by the Georgian Media in 2019-2021” [eBook]. Tbilisi: Prepared by the Georgian Institute for Public Affairs on behalf of International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) Vienna – Austria Authorized by the European Union and funded by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) – 2021.\nTsomaia\, T. & Keshelashvili\, A. Journalism Programme Accreditation in Georgia. In Nowak\, E. (Ed.) Accreditation of Journalism Education in Europe. Nomos\, Broschiert\, Germany\,2020\nTsomaia\, T.\, 2020. Youth potential in Modern Georgia. In: N. Bolt and E. Lange-Ionatamishvili\, ed.\, Strategic Communications Laboratory\, 1st ed. Tbilisi\, Georgia: Strategic Communications Laboratory Georgia. Available at: <https://www.stratcomlab.com/> [Accessed 17 January 2021].\nTsomaia\, T. and Keshelashvili\, A. How to Respond to Information Operations While Preserving Our Commitment to Free Speech and the Free Flow of Ideas. Georgian Info Environment Research Publication by NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence\nTsomaia\, T. and Keshelashvili\, A.\, How to Respond to Information Operations While Preserving Our Commitment to Free Speech and the Free Flow of Ideas. Georgian Info Environment Research Publication by NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence\nTsomaia\, T.\, 2020. Youth potential in Modern Georgia. In: N. Bolt and E. Lange-Ionatamishvili\, ed.\, Strategic Communications Laboratory\, 1st ed. Tbilisi\, Georgia: Strategic Communications Laboratory Georgia. Available at: <https://www.stratcomlab.com/> [Accessed 17 January 2021].\nTsomaia\, T. & Keshelashvili\, A. 2020 Journalism Programme Accreditation in Georgia. In Nowak\, E. (Ed.) Accreditation of Journalism Education in Europe. Nomos\, Broschiert\, Germany.\nA preliminary analysis of gender violence among migrants and displaced people in Europe\, Santiago Boira (1)\, Anita Nudelman (2)\, Tina (Tiko) Tsomaia (3)\, Anthropological Researches and Studies\, 2018\n“Hearing their voices”: exploring femicide among migrants and culture minorities\, Nudelman\, Tsomaia\, Boira\, Ballica\, Tabagua\, Qualitative Sociology Review (QSR)\, 2017\nTsomaia\, Tiko. 2015. Foeticide\, Femicide and Violence Against Women in Georgia\, Femicide\, a global issue that demands action\, Taking Action Against Gender-Related Killing of Women and Girls\, Vienna: ACUNS. Retrieved from website: http://acuns.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/FemicideVol-IV.pdf on July 5\, 2016.\nTsomaia\, T. (2016). Professionalism and Myths in Covering Conflict. Journal of Politics and Democratization. Retrieved from https://gipa.ge/JPD/?page=article&id=5\nAuthor of the manual for journalists and health professionals in Law and Health; Manual for Reporting Children; Manual for reporting HIV/AIDS and Drug Use; Author of the handbook: Recommendations for better health communication for journalists and health professionals; Author of the manual for journalists on sensitive gender reporting; Author of the amendments package for the GPB’s Code of Conduct\, Broadcasters’ Code of Conduct and the Journalists Charter to institutionalize gender sensitive reporting;\nConducted number of research projects on: Media tendencies in covering drugs use in Georgia; Covering health issues in Georgian media; Content analysis of International media of the Georgian- Russian war;
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/workshop-the-political-dimensions-of-illicit-trade/
LOCATION:Georgian Insttute of Public Affairs\, Tbilisi Georgia
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Workshop on Combating Illicit Trade with Data Science\, AI\, and Blockchain Solutions 
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to share that Prof. Dr. George Azzopardi is organizing a workshop aimed at tackling global illicit trade using data science\, artificial intelligence (AI)\, machine learning\, and blockchain technologies. This workshop\, organized by Working Group 4 of the EU COST Action GLITSS\, invites researchers and practitioners to collaborate on this critical issue. \nEvent Dates: 23-25 February\, 2025\nVenue: Porto\, Portugal \nScope:\nWe will explore cutting-edge approaches to combat illicit activities such as: \n\nTrafficking of historical artifacts\, wildlife\, and humans\nEnvironmental crimes and endangered species protection\nFinancial and cyber crimes\nand more\n\nJoin us in addressing the challenges of collecting reliable datasets\, developing performance metrics\, and applying technologies like remote sensing\, deep learning\, pattern recognition\, and blockchain to this fight. \nTopics of Interest: \n\nMachine Learning\, Deep Learning\, Reinforcement Learning\nExplainable AI\, Computer Vision\, and Predictive Analytics\nBlockchain\, Cryptography\, and Network Analysis\nRemote Sensing and Spatial Data Analysis\nHuman and Wildlife Trafficking\, Drugs\, Arms\, and Counterfeits\n\nImportant Dates: \n\nPaper Submission: November 15\, 2024\nAuthor Notification: January 6\, 2025\nCamera Ready & Registration: January 22\, 2025\n\nWe invite all interested researchers to submit their work and help advance the fight against illicit trade through innovative technological solutions. \nFor more information and submission details\, visit https://icpram.scitevents.org/DSAIB-IllicitTrade.aspx
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/workshop-on-combating-illicit-trade-with-data-science-ai-and-blockchain-solutions/
LOCATION:Porto\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Call for Proposals - Workshop: Civil Society’s Responses to Illicit Trade
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce a call for abstracts for a workshop to be held in person at LUMSA University in Palermo\, Italy\, on February 6-7\, 2025. \nEvent Dates: February 6-7\, 2025\nVenue: LUMSA University\, Palermo\, Italy \nScope: \nThe workshop aims to critically examine civil society’s responses to illicit trade\, illegal markets\, and organized crime. Successful initiatives abound in Italy\, particularly in the South and regions historically entrenched with mafia organizations\, as well as internationally. These initiatives include associations that empower entrepreneurs opposing mafia extortion\, encouraging consumers to support ‘ethical’ products from companies rejecting ‘pizzo’ payments and openly challenging extortion schemes. Additionally\, significant civic efforts support social cooperatives utilizing mafia-confiscated assets. These actions empower citizen-consumers not only to combat criminal activities but also to foster ethical exchanges and civic responsibility. Through strategic financial decisions\, they contribute to broader movements advocating justice and integrity in economic practices. \nWe welcome multidisciplinary theoretical reflections\, case studies\, and comparative analyses inspired by these examples and others. If you are engaged in theoretical or applied research on civil society’s response to illicit trade\, illegal markets\, or organized crime\, we invite you to submit an abstract for consideration. Selected participants will have the opportunity to present their research and actively contribute to discussions during the workshop. \nImportant Dates: \nPaper Submission: November 30\, 2024 \nIf you are interested in participating\, we invite you to submit your abstract to stefano.caneppele@unil.ch and lucas.tosirodriguez@unil.ch by November 30\, 2024. Abstracts should be approximately 200 words and align with the workshop themes outlined in the call. Please include “GLITSS Workshop Palermo 2025” as the subject line of your email. \nNotification of acceptance will be sent in December 2024.
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/call-for-proposals-workshop-civil-societys-responses-to-illicit-trade/
LOCATION:LUMSA University\, Palermo\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Exploring illicit trades with a focus on crypto assets
DESCRIPTION:Criminals have swiftly adopted crypto assets due to their pseudo-anonymity\, non-traceability\, and cross-border exchange capabilities\, making them ideal tools for illicit activities. This workshop aims to explore emerging trends and innovative techniques for detecting\, investigating\, and preventing crypto illicit trades. Additionally\, it intends to assess the feasibility of regulatory approaches and their implications for stakeholders such as law enforcement agencies\, financial institutions\, and policymakers. \nThe in-person workshop will be held at the University of Lausanne\, Switzerland\, on September 25 and 26\, 2024. It invites presentations from industry experts and scholars\, as well as panel discussions and research paper presentations. \nDeadline for Abstract submission: 7th of June\, 2024 \nParticipants are encouraged to share their latest research findings on different facets of illicit trade and the involvement of crypto assets. We invite you to submit an abstract outlining a project related to illicit trade and crypto assets for consideration as a presentation at the workshop. \nPlease submit your abstract to Lucas Tosi Rodriguez (Deputy Leader of WG3) via lucas.tosirodriguez@unil.ch) no later than June 7\, 2024. \nTravel and accommodation expenses related to the workshop will be covered in accordance with the COST Action Travel Reimbursement Rules. \nWe look forward to your abstract submissions!
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/exploring-illicit-trades-with-a-focus-on-crypto-assets/
LOCATION:University of Lausanne\, Lausanne\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Migrant workers\, the unnoticed side of the workforce - evaluation in terms of legality and other aspects
DESCRIPTION:📌 The in-person workshop will take place in Istanbul\, Türkiye\,\n📆 July 22-23\, 2024\, hosted by the Yıldız Technopark University. \nAbout the Topic:\nThe 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 implications. Multidisciplinary theoretical reflections\, case studies\, and comparative analyses are welcomed. \nCall for abstracts:\nIf you are conducting research related to refugees and asylum seekers\, we invite you to submit an abstract to this workshop. Selected participants will have the opportunity to present their research during the workshop and contribute to valuable discussions. \nPlease submit your abstract to the Leader of WG2\, Daniela Irrera: daniela.irrera@ssuos.difesa.it by June 30th\, 2024. \nParticipants will receive official confirmation of the workshop by July 5th\, 2024. Travel and accommodation expenses related to the workshop will be covered according to the COST Action Travel Reimbursement Rules. \nTravel and accommodation expenses related to the workshop will be covered according to the COST Action Travel Reimbursement Rules. Participants are entitled to arrange their travel and accommodation plan only after the official confirmation. \nDownload the call for abstracts here
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/migrant-workers-the-unnoticed-side-of-the-workforce-evaluation-in-terms-of-legality-and-other-aspects/
LOCATION:Yıldız Technopark University\, Istanbul\, Türkiye\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Role of Technology in Combatting Illicit Trade
DESCRIPTION:We are officially opening a call for abstracts for a workshop on The Role of Technology in Combatting Illicit Trade. \nThe in-person workshop will take place in Belgrade\, Serbia\, on July 10-11\, 2024. \nA minimum number of 5 local and international participants is required for the workshop to take place. \nAbout the Topic: \nThe workshop will focus on exploring innovative technological solutions and strategies for detecting\, tracking\, and preventing illicit trade activities across various sectors. We aim to delve into the intersection of technology and illicit trade to identify effective approaches and best practices for addressing this global issue. \nCall for abstracts:\nIf you are conducting research related to technology and illicit trade\, we invite you to submit an abstract to this workshop. Selected participants will have the opportunity to present their research during the workshop and contribute to valuable discussions on combatting illicit trade through technology. \nPlease submit your abstract to the deputy leader of WG3\, Lucas Tosi Rodriguez (lucas.tosirodriguez@unil.ch)\, no later than June 10th\, 2024. \nNote: Travel and accommodation expenses related to the workshop will be covered according to the COST Action Travel Reimbursement Rules. \nParticipants will receive official confirmation of the workshop by the 15th of June\, 2024. \nThey are entitled to arrange their travel and accommodation plan only after the official confirmation.
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/the-role-of-technology-in-combatting-illicit-trade/
LOCATION:Belgrade\, Serbia
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:ILLICIT TRADE IN GOODS:  COMMON AND DISTINCTIVE FEATURES AND RELATED RESEARCH GAPS
DESCRIPTION:Background\nCOST 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 money’ that focuses on the ‘phenomena’ making up illicit trade\, providing a forum for discussion between all those who study the ‘goods’ (counterfeiting\, smuggling\, trafficking etc.) and the ‘capital’ (money laundering\, tax evasion etc.). The workshop is envisioned as a platform for sharing best practices\, proposing effective strategies\, and encouraging collective action against this illicit trade phenomenon. \nObjectives\nThis workshop aims to assemble a diverse array of experts\, scholars\, policymakers\, and concerned stakeholders from various sectors to discuss the characteristics of illicit trade and as a result contributing to the development of more comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon. \nThe central questions explored in this workshop will be: What are the common and distinctive features of the phenomenon of ‘illicit trade’? The following sub-questions will guide the discussion during the workshop: \n\nWhat are the boundaries of the phenomenon ‘illicit trade’\, for example\, how does it relate to phenomena like organized crime or corruption?\nWhat does ‘illicit’ mean and when certain practices become so?\nWhat are the characteristics of illicit trade across various research disciplines?\nWhat are the sectoral (e.g.\, drug trafficking vs illicit trade in gemstones) and regional characteristics of illicit trade?\nHow is the concept of illicit financial flows related to the phenomenon of illicit trade in goods?\nWhat are the underlying methods and evolving trends in the illicit trade of goods?\nWho are the key actors involved in the illicit trade or along the smuggling network?\nWhat are the best practices and lessons learned from regulatory efforts?\n\nBy addressing these questions\, the workshop aims to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of illicit trade\, promote effective policies\, and foster collaborative efforts to combat this problem. The primary outcome of the workshop will be a drafted research agenda that not only indicates the main research gaps requiring further exploration to answer the aforementioned questions but also outlines the goals and priorities for future research activities. \nFormat\nThe workshop will be carried out in a hybrid format\, with 10-15 in-person participants and the option to attend via the web. It will take place in Kyiv or Prague. The event spans two days and comprises various sessions. The precise schedule will be determined once the participants are confirmed. The sessions will include presentations and discussions on the aforementioned topics. Additionally\, some sessions will be specifically dedicated to joint discussions aimed at formulating a research agenda and plans for future (joint) publications. \nSubmission and deadlines\nGLITSS members are invited to express their interest to attend the workshop by choosing one of the roles: \n\nSpeakers: abstract up to 200 words (including disciplinary perspectives\, methods\, and preliminary results).\nYoung researchers and innovators: motivation letter up to 200 words;\nDiscussants: summary up to 100 words providing a description of the applicant’s research interests in connection to the workshop objectives.\n\nThe deadline for submission is 29 February 2024. \nThe selected participants will be informed by 15 March 2024 via email. \nPlease submit your proposals via Google form – https://forms.gle/JgogAC5tALNpDQko8 \nBased on selected proposals\, workshop organizers will determine the exact scope and might invite additional participants (stakeholders\, experts\, politicians etc) to contribute to the event.
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/illicit-trade-in-goods-common-and-distinctive-features-and-related-research-gaps/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Sanction Evasion
DESCRIPTION: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 and preventing sanctions evasion; discuss strategies for enhancing trade controls to mitigate the risk of sanctions evasion\, as well as raise awareness about the importance of compliance with sanctions regimes and explore effective risk management techniques to mitigate the risk of involvement in sanctions evasion.
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/sanction-evasion/
LOCATION:University of Luxembourg
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231005
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Trade in the EU
DESCRIPTION:Getting to know EU wildlife trade\, October 2\, 2023\, \nHow to change EU wildlife trade\, October 3\, 2023 \nWriting proposal and paper\, October 4\, 2023 \nThis 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 to cover such gaps in EU legislation. In the end\, the participants will collaborate on an opinion paper on the subject to be submitted to a high-impact journal. \n  \n 
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/wildlife-trade-in-the-eu/
LOCATION:University of Lisbon
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Social Re-Use Of Confiscated Assets As A Legal Response Against Illicit Trade: Issues And Perspectives For European Criminal Justice
DESCRIPTION: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 of confiscated assets can be improved as a ‘doubly constructive’ means\, helping both to prevent illicit trade practices and to boost economic and social development in target communities \n  \n 
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/social-re-use-of-confiscated-assets-as-a-legal-response-against-illicit-trade-issues-and-perspectives-for-european-criminal-justice/
LOCATION:Univeristy of Groningen
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230718
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SUMMARY:The inaugural in-person meeting of Working Group 4
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProductive discussions led to the formation of actionable ideas. WG4 aims to explore opportunities for consortium-based research funding at the EU level and is considering the creation of a special issue in a journal to advance the discourse on data science’s role in illicit trade. The group also laid out plans for recurrent meetings and webinars\, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing. \nIn a bid to enhance visibility and connectivity\, members agreed to craft concise bios for the upcoming website\, facilitating networking and showcasing individual research interests. Furthermore\, it was contemplated the development of educational\, illustrative videos to disseminate essential concepts and the progress of our COST Action and WG4 in particular. These initiatives exemplify our commitment to advancing the field of Data Science for Illicit Trade and fostering public engagement with our work. \n  \n 
URL:https://glitss.eu/event/the-inaugural-in-person-meeting-of-working-group-4/
LOCATION:Sabahattin Zaim University\, Istanbul
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Workshops
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