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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
📌 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
We are excited to announce our next webinar "Potential challenges of developing and integrating software applications for illicit trade in real products and services."
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. Event Dates: February 6-7, 2025 Venue: LUMSA University, Palermo, Italy Scope: The workshop aims to critically examine civil society’s responses to illicit trade, illegal markets, and organized crime. […]
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