USAID Risk Appetite Statement
A Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 596
New Edition Date: 08/22/2022
Responsible Office: M/CFO/ERM&IC
File Name: 596mad_082222
Overview
The purpose of the USAID Risk Appetite Statement (RAS) is to provide broad-based guidance on the level and type of risk the Agency is willing to accept—based on an evaluation of opportunities and threats—to achieve the Agency’s mission and objectives.
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