What is the EU Global Facility on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing ?

Established in 2017 by the European Commission, the EU Global Facility on AML/CFT supports countries around the world in strengthening their policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks and building their analytical and institutional capacity, in line with EU directives on AML/CFT, UN Security Council resolutions and FATF recommendations.

Implemented by Expertise France in cooperation with GIZ, the EU Global Facility engages with all actors of the financial investigation and penal chain to create a safer, more secure global financial landscape, including public bodies, civil society actors, media, and the private sector at national, regional and international levels.

The EU Global Facility currently operates on 5 continents, with the ability to deliver in 6 languages thanks to a network of over 130 experts from 40 nationalities.

The results have been remarkable. As of 2024, more than 100 countries have been involved in regional activities delivered by the EU Global Facility while over 30 countries have been engaged in bilateral technical assistance, with some being subsequently “delisted” by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).