Terrorist Diversion: A Guide to Prevention and Detection for NGOs

International NGOs (INGOs) work in places where terrorist financing, sanctions breaches, and diversion are key risks. They struggle to reconcile complex expectations with their charitable missions, and the consequences of failing to do so can be severe. Terrorist Diversion: A Guide to Prevention and Detection for NGOs is an accessible, pragmatic guide for INGOs to manage these risks more effectively through their missions.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 202 pages
\n Publication date: 04 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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International non-governmental organizations (INGOs) play a vital role in addressing global challenges, particularly in regions where terrorist financing, sanctions breaches, and diversion pose significant risks. In 2015, almost all of the top ten recipient countries of humanitarian aid alone were high-risk jurisdictions, receiving more than £7 billion between them. However, when sector workers feel safe to speak, they share sobering stories about what might have happened to some of this money.

As INGOs strive to meet the worsening humanitarian needs, the risks associated with diversion and their complexity remain daunting. The demands of internal stakeholders, donors, banks, and regulators are diverse and often contradictory. Public scrutiny has increased, but it is not always well-informed. Institutional donors transfer more risk to implementing partners, while some banks seek to avoid this business altogether, pushing some NGOs outside the global banking system.

Austere international sanctions and counter-terror regimes loom over all these converging pressures, making it challenging for INGOs to reconcile their charitable missions with these expectations. Failing to do so can have severe consequences, including future funding uncertainty and the risk of serious regulatory offenses. Breaches can also have existential implications for organizations and criminal consequences for individuals.

Terrorist Diversion: A Guide to Prevention and Detection for NGOs is an accessible and pragmatic guide designed specifically for international NGOs of all shapes and sizes. It provides a clear understanding of the nature of the challenge and offers a comprehensive program to help INGOs manage these risks more effectively through their missions. The guide explores how INGOs can navigate the complex landscape of international sanctions and counter-terror regimes while still fulfilling their core mission of delivering aid and support to those in need.

By implementing the strategies outlined in this guide, INGOs can enhance their risk management practices, improve their reputation, and ensure that their resources are used effectively to support their beneficiaries. It is essential for INGOs to take a proactive approach to managing diversion risks, as they play a critical role in addressing global humanitarian crises and promoting peace and stability.

In conclusion, the challenges posed by terrorist financing, sanctions breaches, and diversion are complex and multifaceted. International NGOs must navigate these risks effectively to fulfill their mission and support those in need. Terrorist Diversion: A Guide to Prevention and Detection for NGOs provides a valuable resource for INGOs to manage these risks and ensure their long-term sustainability. By taking a proactive approach and implementing the strategies outlined in this guide, INGOs can contribute to the global effort to address humanitarian crises and promote peace and stability.

\n Weight: 418g\n
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781138338081\n \n