Anti-Graft Chiefs within the Commonwealth African region have agreed to reinforce the fight against corruption.
The pledge was made during the 15th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa held May 5 to 9 in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Anti-Graft Chiefs promised to develop strategies for investigators and prosecutors to effectively trace and recover proceeds of corruption, among other measures.
In a joint declaration, the anti-graft leaders also pledged to strengthen cooperation in investigating and prosecuting corruption cases that span multiple jurisdictions within the region.
The leaders were advised to focus on monitoring capital-intensive projects, tackling bribery at service delivery points, and the recovery and forfeiture of unexplained assets.
The Commonwealth Regional Conference is an annual event designed to enhance inter-agency collaboration, promote knowledge-sharing on anti-corruption strategies, and strengthen partnerships between governments, civil society, and the private sector.