North Macedonia participates in train-the-trainer course as part of OSCE–UNODC training programme to strengthen capacities to counter terrorist financing

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department’s Action against Terrorism Unit and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) organized an online train-the-trainer course from 14 to 16 June 2021, as part of a multiannual training programme to strengthen North Macedonia’s capacities in countering the financing of terrorism.

Senior experts and practitioners from law enforcement and customs authorities, as well as the prosecutor’s office and Ministry of Defence of North Macedonia took part in the course. They learned from lead trainers about the course material and scenario-based exercises and how to further tailor these to the needs of North Macedonia.

The series of courses is part of a multi-year OSCE–UNODC training programme on countering terrorist financing. Following completion of the train-the-trainer courses, senior experts participating in the course, jointly with the lead trainers, will train more experts from relevant authorities in North Macedonia in the coming years.

The series aims to increase the country’s capacity to detect and combat terrorist financing and strengthen compliance with international commitments and standards in this area. North Macedonia is the eighth OSCE participating State enrolled in the training programme implemented jointly by the OSCE and UNODC.