Show Notes
In this episode Ian is joined by a selection of distinguished guests and members of the GI Network of experts. They will discuss the current global state of organized crime, in the context of the quinquennial Congress, and the more recent developments as a result of COVID-19. The podcast will also analyse the current framework of international responses to issues of concern to the Experts, and make suggestions on what should be the key issues and recommendations discussed by governments and civil society at the Congress. The recording is scheduled to last one hour. Presenter: Ian Tennant, Fund Manager, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime Guests: Marika McAdam, International Legal and Policy Advisor. John Githongo, CEO of Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi. Lucia Dammert, Professor of International Relations at Universidad de Santiago de Chile. Jay Albanese, Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and Co-Founder of Criminologists without Borders. Useful Links UNTOC Watch UN Crime Congress Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
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