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This is an archived USAID document retained on this web site as a matter of public record.
World Wide Anti-Terrorism Certification
WASHINGTON, DC 20523
PRESS OFFICE
http://www.usaid.gov/
Press: (202) 712-4320
Public Information: (202) 712-4810
2004-023
UPDATED
June 23, 2004
Contact: USAID Press Office
Archived Document
This fact sheet is archived on the USAID web site as a matter of public record.
For the most current instructions on Anti-Terrorism Certification,
please click here to see AAPD 04-14 (PDF)
- To provide USAID with assurances that it is not entering into assistance agreements with organizations that provide or have provided assistance to terrorists or for terrorist activity, USAID issued Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directive (AAPD) 02-19 on December 31, 2002, also known as the Anti-Terrorism Certification (ATC), requiring all USAID grantees to certify that they do not support terrorism. A revised version of the AAPD, 04-07, was issued on March 24, 2004, and is located at: www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/cib/pdf/aapd04_07.pdf
- The Anti-Terrorism Certification is a worldwide USAID requirement. Thousands of private, humanitarian organizations (i.e., non-governmental organizations or NGOs), working with USAID missions in more than 100 countries around the world, have signed the ATC and are implementing projects to bring much-needed development and humanitarian assistance to millions of people.
- Several months after the Anti-Terrorism Certification requirement was issued, some NGOs raised concerns with USAID officials regarding the language of the certification. After a review by the U.S. government, USAID issued a revised version of the Anti-Terrorism Certification on March 24, 2004. The revised version bases the definition of "terrorist act" primarily on United Nations conventions that reflect internationally accepted definitions. The revised version also provides guidance on what measures NGOs should take to comply with the certification's requirements.
- Like all international donors, the U.S. government conditions its assistance on various management and policy considerations. USAID has a number of conditions to which a grantee choosing to partner with USAID must agree. (For example, a drug-free work place.) An organization may choose not to partner with USAID for these or any number of reasons.
- USAID values the robust strength of the NGO community and hopes to continue its partnership with interested organizations that comply with U.S. government requirements for funding.
- The Anti-Terrorism Certification is on the Web at: http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/cib/pdf/aapd04_07.pdf
- Press Inquiries: For additional information please contact USAID
Washington, DC (202) 712-4320
The U.S. Agency for International Development has provided economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide for more than 40 years.
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