Africa Loses $1.6 Billion Daily Due to Illicit Financial Flows

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has revealed that Africa is losing nearly $1.6 billion daily due to illicit financial flows and tax planning associated with multinational organizations, resulting in annual losses of approximately $587 billion.

Africa's Losses from Illicit Flows

According to the African Development Bank, illicit financial flows encompass the movement of funds across borders that are illegal in their source, transfer, or application. Chief Economist of AfDB, Kevin Urama, pointed out that adding illegal financial flow to corruption intensifies Africa's predicament, leading to a $275 billion loss due to tax evasion.

Causes and Solutions

Kevin Urama emphasized that Africa loses thrice as much as it gains from the global market and should focus efforts on stopping resource leakage. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other bodies have stressed the need to enhance quality and accountability of institutional systems and policies to combat this issue.

Role of International Organizations

Organizations like the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) play significant roles in combating illicit financial flows, focusing on preventing tax evasion and stabilizing financial integration while emphasizing robust international standards.

Addressing capital leakage in Africa requires a comprehensive approach, including enhancing domestic governance and working with international organizations and financial operators.

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