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Recommendation 8

One of our primary focuses is to support partner jurisdictions to better comply with Recommendation 8  requirements. We do so by assisting them in preparing and elaborating NPO Sectoral Risk Assessments, which are a crucial pre-condition for a positive re-assessment by the FATF and Financial Action Task Force-style regional bodies (FSRBs) in terms of compliance with the requirements of FATF Recommendation 8. This multifaceted approach encompasses the following key areas:

  • We assist partner countries in adopting a robust risk assessment methodology specific to non-profit organisations (NPOs) and terrorist financing, in full compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation 8.
  • Collaboration with government partners enables us to access and analyse all pertinent data necessary for conducting comprehensive risk assessments and evaluating mitigating measures.
  • Our experts work in tandem with government and CSO partners to develop risk assessment reports that adhere to FATF Recommendation 8 standards. These reports provide a comprehensive overview of potential risks related to NPOs and terrorist financing.
  • We extend our support to government partners by aiding them with internal reporting processes and International Co-operation Review Group (ICRG) reporting requirements.
  • We work closely with the Global NPO Coalition on FATF and its leading organisations (HSC, ICNL, ECNL).

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Video Gallery

Discover some of our experts’ interviews on various topics related to our technical assistance on Civil Society, the Media and AML/CFT.

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Risk & Consequence: The Future of FATF Recommendation 8

The EU Global Facility, the GIZ Global Programme ‘Combating Illicit Financial Flows’ and the Global NPO Coalition on FATF’ co-organised a Global Conference in Bonn, Germany in September 2023, after a series of regional meetings for NPOs, FATF Regional Style Bodies and Financial Intelligence Units.

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Regional NPO Consultations: Towards a Global position on FATF Rec 8 BPP revision

This video looks into the five regional consultations organised by the EU Global Facility to gather insights and recommendations from almost 200 NPOs operating in diverse regions of the world.

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Africa NPO Regional Consultation on FATF Rec 8

In May 2023, the “Africa NPO Regional Consultation: Best Practices in Countering Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing While Preserving Civic Space” was held in Cape Town, South Africa with 18 countries from the Central and Sub-Saharian regions of Africa.

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Sangeeta Goswami on multi-stakeholder dialogue and financial integrity  

Our expert and member of the Global NPO Coalition on FATF advocates for a risk-based approach coupled with an outcome-based approach in the fight against terrorism financing in the NPO sector.

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MENA Regional Consultation for NPOs  

Civil society representatives from the MENA region participates in this event, which aimed to discuss the challenges and best practices in the implementation of FATF Recommendation 8 related to the not-for-profit sector.

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FATF Rec 8 on the non profit sector – By Mamuka Jgenti  

Through its Component on Civil Society and the Media, the EU AML/CFT Global Facility delivers technical assistance to partner states to help them improve their compliance to this Recommendation on the non profit sector.

Capacity Building

The EU Global Facility offers comprehensive capacity-building training to various stakeholders, including authorities, regulators, and Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) within partner jurisdictions. Mostly centered around compliance with the requirements of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation 8, these training seek to enhance the understanding and awareness of AML/CFT risks specific to Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). By equipping relevant stakeholders with essential tools and knowledge, the EU Global Facility empowers them to bolster their mechanisms for preventing, detecting, and combatting illicit financial activities within the sector.

Our approach -which involves training sessions tailored to the specific requests of partner countries- have yielded significant success so far. Our engagement has resulted in positive re-rating for jurisdictions seeking compliance with FATF Recommendation 8 and IO 10. These tangible results have solidified the EU GF’s position as a leading international actor in this area.

A key factor contributing to the success of the EU Global Facility’s bilateral training is the unique methodology, which involves bringing together both authorities/regulators and NPOs. This collaborative approach has been highly beneficial and well-received by partner states. Furthermore, engagement of experts from the Global NPO Coalition on FATF in the TA activities designed for the partner jurisdictions, also ensures the holistic and comprehensive approach.

Regional and Global Activities

At the regional and global levels, the EU AML/CFT Global Facility organises a diverse range of workshops, conferences, and working visits across all continents. These gatherings serve as essential platforms for NPOs and their regulators to come together, share experiences, and exchange best practices pertaining to FATF Recommendation 8.

Co-organised in close collaboration with the Secretariats of Financial Action Task Force-Style Regional Bodies, these events aim to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among NPOs. The ultimate goal is to integrate lessons learned by other jurisdictions into their own practices, improve their understanding of Recommendation 8 requirements and forming a sustainable network of partners across their region and worldwide.

Constantly adapting to the latest regulatory evolutions, the EU Global Facility also adapts its activities to open regional platforms of dialogue between NPO actors. As such, in light of the FATF revision process of Recommendation 8 and its Best Practices Paper, the project has organised regional consultations for NPOs all around the globe.