The Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative (StAR)

The Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative (StAR) is a partnership between the World Bank and the United Nations aimed at helping countries recover assets stolen by corrupt officials and organized crime. It provides technical assistance, research, and practical tools to improve how countries trace, freeze, and repatriate illicitly gained funds. By strengthening legal frameworks and international cooperation, StAR supports efforts to ensure stolen assets are returned to their rightful owners, promoting good governance and reducing corruption globally.