What happens when measures designed to counter terrorism financing make it harder for non-profit organisations to do their work? And how can we make sure these rules address real risks without creating unnecessary barriers for civil society?
A new handbook, authored by Human Security Collective’s Lia van Broekhoven and Sangeeta Goswami, explores these questions through experiences from across Southeast Asia.
The handbook focuses on Recommendation 8 of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global standard addressing the risk of non-profit organisations being abused for terrorism financing.
While the standard has evolved towards a more targeted and risk-based approach, putting this into practice remains a challenge.
Drawing on case studies from ASEAN Member States, the handbook looks at how countries can move away from broad, compliance-driven measures towards approaches based on evidence and actual risks.
It highlights the importance of meaningful engagement and dialogue between governments, financial institutions and non-profit organisations in developing measures that are both effective and proportionate.
