What is GlobE and who are its members, of which India is also a part? Know its complete ABCD

Globe Member India: India has joined the 15-member steering committee of global anti-corruption platform GLOBE. On Thursday (September 26), India’s name was included after different phases of voting in Beijing, China. This information was given by CBI.

India was elected to the steering committee after several rounds of voting during the fifth plenary meeting of the Global Operating Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) in Beijing, officials said. CBI spokesperson said, “As a member of the Steering Committee, India will play an important role in shaping the global agenda against corruption and asset recovery. “India’s expertise and experience will be important in tackling corruption.”

What is Global Network Steering Committee?

The GLOBE Network is an important platform for international cooperation and India’s participation will strengthen its efforts to combat cross-border financial crimes and corruption. The Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GLOBE Network) was a G20 initiative.

India supported this initiative in 2020. The GLOBE Network was officially launched on 3 June 2021 during a special event at the United Nations General Assembly Special Session Against Corruption (UNGASS).

The GLOBE Network is emerging as a platform where agencies around the world share best practices, criminal intelligence, develop strategies and assist in the common objective of combating corruption.

Who are its members?

The steering committee to lead the GloBe network consists of a Chairman, a Vice Chairman and 13 members. It includes a total of 121 member countries and 219 member authorities. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) from the Indian side is the central authority for the GLOBE network and the CBI and ED from the Indian side are the member authorities of this network.

When did this platform start?

This platform was officially launched in June 2021 during a special event at the Special Session Against Corruption of the United Nations General Assembly.

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