Action Plan
BPG seeks to maximize the available economies of scale created by the alliance of a large number of major multinational corporations to accomplish the following:
- Share and collate information regarding:
- Governmental Stakeholders
- Enforcement Agencies
- Service Providers
- Media Contacts
- International Organizations (WCO, WTO, Interpol)
- Diplomatic Trade Representatives
- Trade Associations
- Business Councils
- NGOs
- Perpetrators of Illicit Trade
- Engage local, national, and regional governmental authorities to achieve:
- The adoption of laws requiring severe penalties for engagement in illicit trade, including forfeiture and destruction of all seized stocks, mandatory confinement, and larger fines.
- More pro-active and effective enforcement of current laws and to lobby for stronger legislation.
- Specialized training for governmental enforcement agencies such as Customs and Police.
- Share data (intelligence) on illicit trade
- Collate and publish data reflecting the true cost of illicit trade.
- Develop and launch an Illicit Trade Awareness Campaign, targeting governments, business communities, and consumers.
- Interact with retail trade partners to deter illicit trade.
- Leverage rentals as rewards and punishments
- Establish a “clean shop” program
- Interact with the local, national, and international media to:
- Inform the public of the threats posed by illicit trade
- Highlight successes
- Sponsor events (conferences and workshops) that assist in informing and equipping both the private and public sectors in terms of combating illicit trade.