Africa-Press – Cape verde. The National Strategy for the Prevention and Combat of Money Laundering was approved, an instrument that, according to the Minister of Justice, Joana Rosa, “is a framework and shows the country’s commitment to the fight against this crime that threatens the integrity of our economy and society ”. These statements were made during the opening of the National Risk Assessment Workshop for the Tourism and Real Estate Sectors, held yesterday, July 31, in Praia.
The Governor highlighted the partnership of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) in preventing and combating money laundering, financing of terrorism and financing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Joana Rosa also highlighted the importance of the tourism and real estate sectors in the national economy, as key sectors for the development of the archipelago.
“The tourism and real estate sectors have a unique relevance in our economy, particularly for an archipelagic country like ours. Both represent a significant share of the national GDP and play a key role in Cape Verde’s sustainable growth and development. Tourism, in particular, is one of the main economic engines, generating jobs and boosting commercial activity in several regions of the country”, said the Minister.
Risk assessment in the tourism and real estate sector provides a safer business environment
The Minister also added that risk assessment in these sectors provides a safer business environment, protected against criminal activities, which contributes to “financial stability and the prevention of damage to the national economy”.
Ao implementar medidas eficazes de prevenção e combate a Lavagem de Capitais (LC) e Financiamento do Terrorismo (FT), Cabo Verde reitera o seu compromisso em combater a lavagem de dinheiro e o financiamento do terrorismo, “alinhando-se às melhores práticas internacionais e fortalecendo sua posição no cenário global”.
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