International Counter-Terrorism Engagement Program (ongoing)

Overview

DFAT coordinates whole-of-government international counter terrorism engagement, facilitates continuity in the delivery of counter terrorism programs to specific countries and furthers Australia’s counter terrorism objectives in multilateral forums, such as the United Nations.  To achieve these objectives, DFAT may, from time to time, make grants to specialised organisations to carry out specific activities. The objectives of the program are to:  secure stronger counter terrorism and counter violent extremism cooperation; build the commitment and capability of partner countries to counter terrorism and to prevent and counter violent extremism; promote and facilitate global best practice, guidance, standards and norms to counter terrorism and prevent and counter violent extremism. The intended outcomes of the program are: capable and like-minded international counter terrorism partners; international consensus on best practice approaches to countering terrorism and preventing and countering violent extremism. DFAT administers the program according to the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines (CGRGs).