Workshop on National Risk Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

Kabul, August 26- three day workshop on national risk assessment of money laundering and terrorism financing which was held in the World Bank’s office in Afghanistan, ended with certificates distribution to the participants.

While speaking at this workshop, acting governor and the First Deputy Governor of Da Afghanistan Bank, Mr. Wahedullah Nosher thanked the World Bank for its cooperation with Da Afghanistan Bank and committed to undertake serious actions towards mitigation of money laundering and terrorism financing risks.

The purpose of this workshop was to share information regarding mitigation of money laundering and terrorism financing risks as detailed information was provided to the participants. The report which was prepared by FinTRACA in this regard, was reviewed and assessed positively.

This report has been prepared by FinTRACA with cooperation of World Bank and 45 representatives from 17 different organizations which examine national money laundering and terrorism financing risks across a number of institutions.

It is worth mentioning that World Bank experts appreciated FinTRACA’s report and called it effective towards mitigating of money laundering and terrorism financing risks and congratulated this tremendous achievement to the people of Afghanistan.

It is important to note that FinTRACA is working on an action plan for mitigation of money laundering and terrorism financing risks that will be put into practice between 2020 and 2022.