The Task Force on Countering Illicit Trade promotes tractable policy reforms and fosters international cooperation in deterring illicit trade.  The meeting will discuss on-going work under the Task force related to counterfeit trade and the enhancement of public-private partnerships on topics such as illegal wildlife trafficking, e-commerce, and others. 

Topics discussed: 

• Demand for Change: reducing consumer demand for illicit goods 
• E-commerce: Effective policies and practices to stem the growth of illicit trade 
• Free Trade Zones: Reducing vulnerabilities to illicit trade 
• Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime: measures to reduce illicit Trade
• Wildlife Trafficking: Corruption and Money Laundering as a facilitator of illicit trade

Speeches

• Remarks by Ms. Emma McClarkin, MEP

Presentations

• View the PowerPoint presentations from the event