Working Paper 24: It takes two to tango: Decision-making processes on asset return

• DOI: 10.12685/bigwp.2017.24.1-28
• Publication Date: 2022-01-27T15:46:39Z
• Authors: Claudia Baez Camargo; Gretta Fenner; Saba Kassa
• Keywords: Compromise; Desk

This Working Paper presents findings from a research project that sought to better understand decision-making processes on the return of illegally obtained assets using examples past cases returning had been stolen Kazakhstan, Peru and Philippines. While previous papers subject end-use returned were based third-party desk research, feeding into this working paper is first-hand accounts collected through semi-structured interviews with key decision makers involved in these concerned states.
 The objective was motivations, considerations led decisions how for what purpose use assets. In context, report particular looks at question often debated asset recovery circles, namely whether there may be power imbalance between requesting requested states despite fact are legally empowered UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
 potential existence such has given rise concern, as it perceived potentially compromise fundamental principles UNCAC sovereignty states.