About Us
We believe that returning back stolen assets will enable countries on the global South, particularly in Africa to address inequality, reduce poverty, innovate and build sustainable partnerships.
About the African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development.
The African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery, and Sustainable Development (otherwise known as “the African Center”) is an independent, civil society organization with headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The African Center works with national governments, international and regional organizations, as well as non-governmental organizations to promote good governance, sustainable development, and the rule of law.
We work around the world to foster national and international cooperation in the recovery and return of proceeds of corruption and illicit finance back to countries of origin in line with Chapter V of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and Goal 16 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We believe that returning stolen assets will enable countries in the global South, particularly in Africa to address inequality, reduce poverty, innovate, and build sustainable partnerships.
Member of the UNCA Coalition
Our Values
The African Center operates through shared core values which include:
Respect for and active promotion of human rights, democracy, the rule of law, and gender equality
Open exchange of information, knowledge, experiences, and ideas based on mutual respect.
Transparency and accountability. Integrity, professionalism, inclusiveness, and non-partisanship in our work
Dialogue and constructive engagement with partners and stakeholders.
The African Center has three thematic objectives
The African Center takes a deliberate approach to connecting governance to the people through the promotion and implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Thematic Objective 1
Improving Governance and Accountability Systems of Government
The work of the African Center on Governance is underpinned by the promotion of the rule of law, the promotion of sustainable justice sector institutions, and sustainable development to address inequality and reduce corruption.
Thematic Objective 2
The Recovery and Return of Stolen Assets
Under the Asset Recovery theme, the African Center works with national, regional, and international organizations and professional bodies in the private and public sectors to design clear and comprehensive legal frameworks for the recovery of proceeds of all forms of crime, and transparent management of the returned assets for the benefit of the victims of these crimes
Thematic Objective 3
The Implementation of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The Center is poised to work with other development partners and civil society organizations to ensure the effective implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN/SDGs). However, we will focus on promoting the implementation of SDG 16
