Policy for Countering Violent Extremism Through Development Assistance

Summary

Reports of violence and atrocities perpetrated by violent extremists have increased in nearly every corner of the globe. More countries than ever endure acts of terrorism from a growing array of VEOs. The toll of ideologically motivated violence—in lives lost, communities destroyed, populations displaced, and resources expended—is an onerous burden that falls heavily on lower- and middle-income countries. USAID has built a significant base of evidence to demonstrate that tailored development assistance can reduce the risks of violence proactively

Keywords

Development, development assistance, CVE, reduce violence,

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