ECLACUN 192d ago

The International Webinar on Measuring Illicit Financial Flows (IFF) was held virtually from November 18 to 20, 2025. It was organized by ECLAC), the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), UNODC), and UNCTAD. This initiative aims to consolidate methodologies, validate national experiences, and strengthen statistical and institutional capacities, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 16.4.1. During the three days, specialists from international organizations and countries in various regions presented methodologies, case studies, and national experiences related to measuring IFF. The second day focused on flows linked to illicit tax and trade practices, with presentations on methodologies for estimating tax evasion, avoidance, trade manipulation, and trade discrepancies, as well as comparative experiences from countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The seminar reinforced the importance of moving toward harmonized measurements and strengthening international cooperation to address illicit financial flows, given their impact on sustainable development and the mobilization of resources for public finance. For more information, please visit the seminar website (available in Spanish and English): https://www.cepal.org/en/events/international-webinar-measuring-illicit-financial-flows-iffs