CENTEF, the Center for Research of Terror Financing, is a global research institute dedicated to advancing the understanding of terror financing and its worldwide impact. 

CENTEF’s mission is to support global efforts to prevent terror financing by generating research, disseminating knowledge, fostering collaboration among experts, and funding studies in the field. CENTEF serves as an industry hub and a trusted broker and connector among academia, financial institutions, technology companies, regulatory bodies, and NGOs. The institute hosts conversations on best practices, vocabulary, and methodologies in the field of counter terror financing, facilitating cross-border and cross-domain collaboration to address global challenges. 

Technology is at the core of CENTEF’s operations: The institute leverages AI-driven research and advanced technologies to manage and analyze data pools, supporting innovation in terror financing research. CENTEF’s motto is “Sunlight is the best disinfectant:” by exposing terror financing to the public, it would become much more challenging for these activities to continue in secrecy. 

Looking ahead, CENTEF envisions a future where enhanced global cooperation and cutting-edge technology will significantly limit the ability to finance terrorism. By continuing to bring together bright minds and advanced tools, CENTEF is committed to making a tangible, sustainable, and positive impact on global safety and security.