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Inter-Governmental Action Group West Africa Money Laundering Group

Abbreviation

GIABA

Summary

The Inter-Governmental Action Group West Africa Money Laundering Group (GIABA) is a FATF-style regional body (FSRB) for countries in West Africa. It is responsible for facilitating the adoption and implementation of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT) in West Africa. The GIABA undertakes mutual evaluations, engages in research (including related to typologies), and provide technical assistance to members. 

Members

Members of the GIABA include Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

Website

http://www.giaba.org/