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COMPLIANCE AND CAPACITY SKILLS INTE
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 820712937 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B90 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · ccsi.global
revenue
$486K
expenses
$521K
net assets
$-956K
employees
1
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE EXPERTISE ON INTERNATIONAL SANCTIONS, STRATEGIC TRADE CONTROL, FINANCIAL AND DIGITAL INTEGRITY AND SOVEREIGNTY AND PRACTITIONERS TO POLICY MAKERS AND COMPLIANCE OFFICERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD USING INTERACTIVE TRAINING WORKSHOPS, BEST PRACTICES GUIDES, PUBLISHED BOOKS, CONFERENCES AND CONSULTATIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Compliance and Capacity Skills International (CCSI) is a nonprofit organization focused on strengthening global compliance with international sanctions and strategic trade controls. It provides expertise to policymakers and compliance officers through training workshops, best practices guides, conferences, and consultations. The organization addresses threats related to financial and digital integrity, maritime security, and cyber threats, with a focus on high-risk jurisdictions and dual-use technologies.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Cyber Threats Initiative
Researches cyber vulnerabilities in national regulatory frameworks and develops best practices for governments and the private sector to counter cyber threats and prevent abuse of digital infrastructure for sanctions evasion.
Maritime Security Program
Monitors and analyzes sanctions violations related to North Korea, Iran, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, Congo, and Sudan, with a focus on illicit maritime shipments, vessel tracking, and enforcement of UN arms embargoes.
Sanctions Compliance Training
Offers interactive training workshops and best practices guides for policymakers and compliance officers on international sanctions, strategic trade controls, and financial integrity.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Conflict and Geopolitical Research Analysis 1 activity
    • Produces research and analytical frameworks on UN sanctions and cyber threats
      Conducts research to develop frameworks for national and corporate cyber best practices, analyzes the application of UN sanctions to cyber threats, and maps existing sanctions regimes to digital attack methods through case studies. Co-authored seven reports for the UN Security Council and produced the Maritime Sanctions Handbook for the DPRK.
  • Maritime Cargo Safety and Compliance 1 activity
    • Provides direct technical and operational support on maritime sanctions enforcement
      Focuses on maritime dimensions of sanctions, including vessel and cargo monitoring, and supports compliance with international regulations. Investigated sanctions evasion and illicit shipments by tracking suspect vessels and boarding North Korean vessels, including the Chong Chon Gang in 2013, as Maritime Expert on the UN Security Council Panel of Experts for North Korea. Monitored North Korea’s navy and SLBM program.
  • International Emergency Medical Relief 1 activity
    • Supports UN humanitarian aid delivery
      Supported the UN in delivering $5 million in emergency aid to vulnerable populations in North Korea.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Delivers capacity-building programs on international sanctions and compliance
      Provides interactive training workshops, best practices guides, and consultations to policymakers and compliance officers globally on international sanctions, strategic trade controls, financial and digital integrity, and sovereignty. Conducts workshops for African law enforcement, customs, and border security officials on detecting and stopping dangerous CBRN materials and delivers training to maritime industry stakeholders, state departments, and flag states on sanctions compliance and due diligence.
    • Organizes high-level advocacy initiatives on UN sanctions and gender mainstreaming
      Initiated and coordinated the United Nations' first Gender Mainstreaming Action Plan for disarmament, served as Senior Adviser to the Group on Equal Rights for Women, and co-chaired International Women’s Day conferences at the UN. Organized the High Level Review of UN Sanctions in partnership with the Watson Institute and contributed to public discourse through maritime sanctions articles and broadcasts on North Korea’s illicit activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$486K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$486K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$25
expenses
Total expenses$521K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$200K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$95K
Cash$49K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.05M
Net assets$-956K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -37.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ENRICO CARISCH CEO 40 $120K
board members · 8
  • CHERYL B STOUTE — DIRECTOR
  • DR HANS-JAKOB SCHINDLER — DIRECTOR
  • FERESHTEH FOROUGH — DIRECTOR
  • GARY LUTIN — DIRECTOR
  • LORAINE RICKARD-MARTIN — CHAIR OF BOD
  • PROFESSOR NIKOS PASSAS — DIRECTOR
  • SANDRA LYNGDORF — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS BIFWOLI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 36

Who they work with

  • African Union Partner — Consulted with African Union representatives in the development of the Best Practices Guide.
  • Australia Government — Collaborated with the government of Australia in the development of the Best Practices Guide.
  • Belgium Government — Collaborated with the government of Belgium in the development of the Best Practices Guide.
  • Canada Government — Collaborated with the government of Canada in the development of the Best Practices Guide.
  • Center for Advanced Defense Studies Partner — Partners on tracking North Korean sanctions evasion involving sand shipments.
  • Compliance and Capacity Skills International Partner — CCSI Africa is an affiliate of the New York-based non-profit Compliance and Capacity Skills International.
  • Ethiopian Customs Commission Partner — Partnered with CCSI Africa to deliver training on One Stop Border Post systems.
  • European Union Government — Analyzes EU cyber sanctions framework, including monitoring of social media companies and enforcement of content removal.
  • European Union Partner — Consulted with European Union representatives in the development of the Best Practices Guide.
  • FATF Government — References FATF guidance on applying asset freeze rules to digital currencies and its Travel Rule requirements.
  • Germany Government — Collaborated with the government of Germany in the development of the Best Practices Guide.
  • Government of Australia Funder — Sponsored the Assessment conducted by CCSI in 2016
  • Institute for International Security Studies Partner — Member of the Institute for International Security Studies.
  • Kenya Revenue Authority Government — Former CCSI Africa CEO appointed to serve with the Executive Support Office of the Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority.
  • Kings College London Partner — Serves as Senior Research Associate with Project Alpha at Kings College London.
  • Korea Society Partner — Member of the Korea Society.
  • Netherlands Government — Collaborated with the government of the Netherlands in the development of the Best Practices Guide.
  • People's Republic of China Partner — Co-organized and coordinated the United Nations/China Joint Conference on “A Disarmament Agenda for the 21st Century” in Beijing, 2002.
  • Permanent Mission of Poland to the United Nations Partner — Co-organizes consultation meetings to develop a Best Practices Guide for UN sanctions committees.
  • Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations Partner — Co-organizes consultation meetings to develop a Best Practices Guide for UN sanctions committees.
  • Permanent Mission of the Netherlands to the United Nations Partner — Co-organizes consultation meetings to develop a Best Practices Guide for UN sanctions committees.
  • Royal United Services Institute Partner — Collaborates on research related to North Korea's illicit maritime activities.
  • Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Partner — Member of the SADC Counter-piracy Assessment Group.
  • Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Task Force on IUU Partner — Endorsed the Document Verification Manual developed by the organization and its partners for use in combating illegal fishing.
  • Stimson Center Partner — Co-sponsored a webinar on restoring the UN sanctions system.
  • Sweden Government — Collaborated with the government of Sweden in the development of the Best Practices Guide.
  • Trygg Mat Tracking Partner — Collaborated to develop the Document Verification Manual for identifying vessels involved in illegal fishing and sanctions evasion.
  • United Nations Government — Engaged in collaborative efforts to review and improve UN sanctions implementation
  • United Nations Government — Engages with UN processes and references General Assembly and Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice resolutions related to cybercrime.
  • United Nations Government — Long-term staff member and leader in multiple UN departments and committees, including Disarmament Affairs and General Assembly management.
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Capacity Building Through Expert-Led Knowledge Transfer
    methodology: capacity_building_through_training_and_publications
    By delivering technical expertise via training, publications, and consultations led by experienced practitioners, the organization strengthens compliance and risk response capabilities among policymakers and professionals, because expert-developed, practical resources improve real-world implementation of complex regulations.
  • Integration of Gender Perspectives in Disarmament and Compliance
    methodology: gender_mainstreaming
    By integrating gender analysis into disarmament and sanctions policy, the organization advances both gender equality and security objectives, because inclusive policy frameworks lead to more sustainable and equitable outcomes in peace and security efforts.
  • Locally Adapted Global Expertise for Regional Challenges
    methodology: locally-adapted_global expertise
    By deploying a globally sourced network of experts with regional knowledge, the organization tailors international compliance frameworks to African continental contexts, because locally relevant application of global standards increases ownership, effectiveness, and sustainability of implementation.
  • Multistakeholder Collaboration for Consensus-Based Guidance
    methodology: multi-stakeholder_consultation
    By convening governments, international bodies, NGOs, and private-sector actors in inclusive consultation processes, the organization develops actionable, field-relevant compliance guidance and prioritizes reform measures, because diverse stakeholder input produces more legitimate, implementable, and effective policy outcomes.
  • Targeted Sanctions as a Tool for Peace and Security
    methodology: targeted-sanctions-regimes
    By applying targeted sanctions regimes—including asset freezes, travel bans, and commodity restrictions—the organization supports peaceful transitions and counters threats like terrorism and proliferation, because narrowly tailored measures minimize humanitarian impact while maximizing pressure on specific actors undermining peace and security.