India has been recently elected to the 15-member steering committee of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities GlobE Network during the Plenary session held in Beijing, China.
About GlobE Network:
- The GlobE Network is a vital platform for international cooperation, where global agencies share best practices, criminal intelligence, develop strategies and support against corruption.
- It was established in 2021 and is open to anti-corruption law enforcement authorities of all UN Member States and States parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
- The Network is governed by its members and is supported by the United Nations Office against Drugs and Crime (UNODC) which provides the Network’s secretariat.
- Through the GlobE Network, operational law enforcement authorities with an anti-corruption mandate can join forces to advance transnational corruption cases.
- These authorities include anti-corruption agencies, police forces, prosecutor’s offices and offices of the attorney general, asset recovery offices and financial investigation units.
- Practical support to investigators and prosecutors includes the GlobE Secure Communications Platform (SCP) for swift, secure exchange of information and other resources.
- It has 121 member countries and 219 member authorities and has one chair, one vice-chair and thirteen members in the steering committee for providing leadership.
Significance for India:
- India was elected to the steering committee after a multi-stage voting process during the fifth plenary meeting of the GlobE Network in Beijing.
- As a member of the Steering Committee, India will play a crucial role in shaping the global agenda against corruption and asset recovery.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the central authority for the GloBE Network while the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) are member authorities.
- It is a G20 initiative to combat cross-border financial crimes and corruption and received strong support from India in 2020.
- It may be recalled that during India’s G20 Presidency in 2023, two High Level Principles for combatting Corruption were adopted which detailed leveraging of GloBE Network.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is the GlobE Network?
The GlobE Network is an international platform aimed at enhancing cooperation among countries to combat corruption, share best practices, and develop strategies against financial crimes.
How many member countries are part of the GlobE Network?
The GlobE Network has 121 member countries and 219 member authorities.
What is the leadership structure of the GlobE Network?
The network is led by one chair, one vice-chair, and thirteen members who form the steering committee.