The Institute for Combating Illicit Fiancnial FLows (ICIFF) was established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between University of Botswana and Ministry of Finance through the Financial Intelligence Agency in 2024. 

This institute seeks to establish itself as a national, regional and ultimately a global leader in the field of Anti Money Laundering (AML), Countering Terrorism Financing (CFT) and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction financing (CPF) and the Illicit Financial Flows (IFF’s) through provision of world class training, Interdisciplinary research and multi sectoral collaboration. ICIFF seeks to provide the program participants with enhanced skills through training, research and collaboration in the field of financial crimes. Furthermore, the Institute aims to deliver impactful world class Training, research and to build strategic partnerships which will empower government and private sector to exceed the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards and to build requisite skills and capacity to combat financial crimes, nationally, regionally and globally.

Key priorities for the Institute include empowering trainees with relevant skill sets, cutting edge curriculum and innovative research, operational efficiency and multi-disciplinary collaboration underpinned by the commitment to the rule of law to provide training, conduct research, and promote collaboration on combating Illicit Financial Flows in Botswana.