The Institute for Combating Illicit Financial Flows was established in 2024 through a Memorandum between the Ministry of Finance, represented by the Financial Intelligence Agency, and the University of Botswana.

Vision

ICIFF exists to be a leading Institute in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Countering the Proliferation of Arms of Mass Destruction Funding (CPF), and Illicit Financial Flows (IFF) through transformative training, multidisciplinary research, and impactful collaboration in Africa and beyond.

Mission

To provide quality, impactful, and innovative training, cutting-edge and interdisciplinary research, strategic partnerships, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders in the fight against financial crimes.

Core Values

• Accountability: Ensuring that there are proper governance structures in place.
• Capacity Building: Providing relevant, fit-for-purpose skills and techniques that empower programme participants.
• Collaboration: Building partnerships within and beyond the university and the country to amplify the impact of the ICIFF programme.
• Continuous Improvement: Constant and incremental improvement to the Institute programs.