Monthly Action , Montly Action 2006, monthly Action 2007

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

There was a general improvement of results on all aspects of LAGA’s collaboration with MINFOF, with tangible achievements not only in the fields of investigation, arrests and prosecution but also in media exposure, government relations and international activities with a continued focus on the fight against corruption. LAGA effectively improved the 2009 results as promised thereby compensating the dip in 2008.

This year for every 7 days a major wildlife dealer was arrested, 71% stayed behind bars from the day of arrest and corruption was observed in 77% of the cases. For every single day a media piece was put on national news and recorded. The logging industry was again exposed with the arrest of a Manager in a Logging company. (Source: LAGA Annual Report 2009)