# Risk and Compliance aspects ### 🧭 Introduction Open Collective Europe (OCE) is committed to supporting initiatives that promote positive social change and a more just world. This policy outlines the criteria used to assess the eligibility of grant proposals and identify potential compliance risks associated with terrorism/extremism financing. *** ### ✅ Grant Eligibility Criteria OCE prioritizes proposals from initiatives that: * Operate in accordance with the law. * Do not support or glorify terrorist groups. * Demonstrate responsible financial management practices, including transparent record-keeping and reporting. *** ### 🔍 Compliance Risk Assessment OCE assesses potential compliance risks associated with grant proposals using the following factors (in order of importance): 1. **Beneficiary Impact**: Does the initiative's work demonstrably benefit its target communities? 2. **Public Statements**: Does the initiative's public messaging avoid promoting violence or extremism? 3. **Transparency**: Does the initiative publish financial statements and reports on its activities? 4. **Legality**: Does the initiative's mission and activities align with legal frameworks and international law? *** ### 🌍 Contextual Considerations OCE recognizes the importance of context when evaluating proposals. Due diligence is conducted to understand the specific circumstances and actions of the initiative. *** ### 📚 Information Sources To assess grant proposals, OCE utilizes various information sources, including (in order of importance): * Initiative websites and reports. * Credible news sources and independent research organizations. * United Nations and human rights organization reports. * Government watchlists and sanctions lists. *** ### 🚫 Limited Veto Power OCE reserves the right to propose a veto of a grant proposal if a high compliance risk is identified based on the criteria outlined above. A clear and documented justification will be provided, outlining the specific concerns. *** ### 📢 Appeals Process Initiatives have the right to appeal a veto decision. The appeals process will be clearly communicated to all applicants. *** ### 🔄 Policy Review and Revision This policy is reviewed and revised periodically to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with best practices. *** ### 🧩 Conclusion OCE is committed to balancing the prevention of terrorism financing with the support of legitimate initiatives working towards positive social change. This policy serves as a framework to achieve this objective. *** ### 📬 Need Assistance? For questions or further information regarding risk and compliance aspects, please contact us at .