401 - ACGC - Exploring the Innovative Tactics of Moldova's Anti-Corruption Prosecution Office with Veronica Dragalin

Description Challenged by a legacy of oligarchic state capture and a war raging in neighboring Ukraine, Moldova has made significant strides in recent years in putting in place anti-corruption structures that strengthen the rule of law and democratic institutions. In the forefront of that effort is Moldova's Chief Anti-Corruption Prosecutor, Veronica Dragalin, a former Assistant United States Attorney who emigrated from Moldova as a child. In this episode of Democracy that Delivers, Dragalin discusses her innovations that she's introduced such as plea agreements, as well as the importance of building trust in the judiciary among a skeptical public. She joins Frank Brown, Director of CIPE's Anti-Corruption & Governance Center, and Natalia Otel Belan, Director of CIPE's Europe and Eurasia Division, to highlight her unique personal story, explain Moldova's prosecutorial process, share the challenges and innovative tactics her office has used to crack down on corrupt behavior, and preview future plans for addressing corruption.   This podcast is brought to you by CIPE's Anti-Corruption & Governance Center.