This team was added to the Treasury technical assistance program in April 1997. This is an intermittent advisor- based program geared to the development of capabilities to combat corruption, organized criminal enterprises and other criminal activities which undermine economic reforms. The goal of this program is to promote transition to a free market economy by instilling public confidence in the reforms and creating an environment conducive to private and commercial investment. Treasury enforcement advisors work with senior ministry or organization officials to assist in the development of policy, organization, and legal tools necessary to function effectively in a free market system. Advisors work across ministry lines to promote cooperative work groups and the establishment of effective lines of communications.
Advisors also have the capability to provide guidance at the operational level.
This policy development program compliments training programs provided by enforcement bureaus by assisting in the creation of a working environment in which the training can be used more effectively. This program uses a team approach consisting of highly experienced advisors with backgrounds in financial and economic crimes. A core team consisting of a senior enforcement administrator and a criminal law advisor develops a work plan with written goals and objectives specific to the needs of the host. The core team then leads teams of experts in the implementation and delivery of the work plan. These teams visit the country every two or three months, thereby ensuring follow-on activities and progress toward the stated goals.