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THE UNSEEN AND FAR-REACHING CONSEQUENCES OF ILLICIT TRADE IN TIMES OF WAR AND BEYOND

Zmaja od Bosne 8, Sarajevo

The second annual GLITSS conference delves into the intricate repercussions of illicit trade on contemporary societies within the European and global context. Illicit trade, encompassing activities such as counterfeiting, smuggling, and trafficking, extends beyond mere economic and legal concerns to pose significant security, safety and sustainability challenges. It enables security threats to materialize, such as natural-resource-fueled-conflicts and terrorism. It presents safety hazards, such as those created by counterfeit medicines and drugs. TI threatens the sustainability of our societies by consuming excessive planetary resources and undermining the regulated functioning of international markets. Yet, despite this obvious objective relevance, the discussion on illicit trade remains compartmentalized within disciplinary boundaries. Bringing together experts, policymakers, academics, and industry stakeholders, the conference explores the complex interplay between illicit trade and its multifaceted threats to security, safety, and sustainability.

ILLICIT TRADE IN GOODS: COMMON AND DISTINCTIVE FEATURES AND RELATED RESEARCH GAPS

Prague University of Economics and Business

GLITSS aims to contribute to the development of a better understanding of the phenomenon of illicit trade. Working Group 1 of GLITSS organized a workshop at the beginning of June at the Prague University of Economics and Business, where researchers and practitioners from different fields convened to discuss various aspects of illicit trade. Presentations and […]

ILLICIT TRADE IN GOODS: COMMON AND DISTINCTIVE FEATURES AND RELATED RESEARCH GAPS

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 […]

Summer School of Illicit Trade 2024

University of Warsaw

Organized by the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC), the Illicit Trade Group and the Agricola School for Sustainable Development at the University of Groningen, and hosted by the University of Warsaw, the Summer School of Illicit Trade offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of this pressing global issue and explore strategies […]

The Role of Technology in Combatting Illicit Trade

Belgrade, Serbia

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 Role of Technology in Combatting Illicit Trade

Belgrade, Serbia

We are excited to share the success of our recent in-person workshop on "The Role of Technology in Combatting Illicit Trade," which took place in Belgrade, Serbia, on July 10-11, 2024. The workshop explored innovative technological solutions and strategies for detecting, tracking, and preventing illicit trade activities across various sectors. Participants delved into the intersection […]

Migrant workers, the unnoticed side of the workforce – evaluation in terms of legality and other aspects

Yıldız Technopark University, Istanbul, Türkiye , Turkey

📌 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 […]

Migrant workers, the unnoticed side of the workforce – evaluation in terms of legality and other aspects

Yıldız Technopark University, Istanbul, Türkiye , Turkey

This week (July 22-23), Cost Action GLITSS Working Group 2, Platform: the governance of illicit trade, held a workshop in Istanbul, hosted by Yıldız Technopark University, focusing on migrant workers, the unnoticed side of the workforce, evaluating legality and other aspects. Discussions included practices developed by local authorities in cooperation with European and international agencies […]

Exploring illicit trades with a focus on crypto assets

University of Lausanne Lausanne, Switzerland

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 […]

Responses to Illicit Trade – Exploring Illicit Trades with a Focus on Crypto Assets

University of Lausanne Lausanne, Switzerland

On September 25th and 26th, the Cost Action GLITSS (Working Group 3 - Responses to Illicit Trade) hosted an engaging workshop at ESC UNIL – École des sciences criminelles, focused on Exploring Illicit Trades with a Focus on Crypto Assets. The workshop shed light on how crypto assets are being exploited by criminals and organized groups, particularly for money laundering. However, existing scientific […]

Human Trafficking and Counter-Trafficking: New Directions for Research and Policy

Complutense University of Madrid

We are pleased to share that our Working Group 1 within the COST Action GLITSS held a workshop on "Human Trafficking and Counter-Trafficking: New Directions for Research and Policy" on 25-26 September at Complutense University of Madrid, Faculty of Political Science and Sociology, in collaboration with Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon. During the workshop, […]

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COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding agency for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and enable scientists to grow their ideas by sharing them with their peers. This boosts their research, career and innovation.

COST Action GLITSS (CA21133)

The Cost Action GLITSS is a network of scholars, practitioners and civil society representatives working on Globalization, Illicit Trade, Sustainability and Security. It aims at bringing together scholars and practitioners in the area of illicit trade who work in institutional silos and hardly cooperate with each other. GLITSS intends to contribute to create an epistemic community of experts on illicit trade matters.
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