The Eastern Africa Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (EAAACA) and Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network for Eastern Africa (ARIN-EA) with support from GIZ Global IFF undertook the study on Crime types with cross-border proceeds in EAAACA region from 13th 2021 to 31st March 2021. The aim was to carry out a review of the most predominant organized crime types with cross-border proceeds in the EAAACA sub-region. Validation and review meetings took place with Focal Persons and other stakeholders including GIZ partners to assess the validity of the research instruments and its progress for the effectiveness of the study. The study was affected by the COVID 19 pandemic and is still on going. The launch of the study will be presented during the 15TH Annual General Meeting