The Initiative Against Illicit Finance

    Impacts of smuggling on economic development of a country. Smuggling as a form of IFFs is the illegal movement of goods, people and money across borders. It can be done secretly or openly but whatever the intentions are, it always violates the rule of law in any given country. Smuggling can involve different purposes such as tax evasion, import export restrictions or prohibitions on certain items.                                                        Smuggling can involve different methods such as hiding, disguising, bribing and using violence. Some examples of smuggling include smuggling drugs in and out of the country such as cocaine and heroin, smuggling immigrants across the border or people who wan...

  An insight into wildlife crimes in Uganda. Wildlife crimes are illegal activities that harm or exploit wild animals plants or their habitats. Examples include poaching, trafficking of wild life and wild life products, illegal trade in exotic pets, hunting endangered species and destruction of natural habitats where these species seek refuge.  Uganda has a rich diversity of wildlife and is home to a diverse range of species including primates, large mammals , birds and reptiles. some of the most famous wildlife attractions in Uganda include gorillas, chimpanzees, a variety of antelope and bird species. Uganda has a number of national parks and protected areas that are dedicated to conserving its wildlife and natural resources.  However as good as this looks to any country with such assets, all is not rosy in the wild life sector as poaching has taken toll in these game parks and other natural habitats. Poaching is the illegal hunting, killing or capturing of wild animals...