Measuring What Matters: Evidence and Evaluation
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT is committed to keeping its partners informed about how the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism delivers real-world impact.
The Trust Fund in Action: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT's comprehensive Annual Report offers clear insight into how contributions are allocated, the capabilities they build, and the Office's progress in supporting Member States.
Independent Evaluation: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT enforces rigorous monitoring and evaluation practices, in line with the standards of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Evaluation Group, to ensure resources deliver measurable results, regularly publishing independent evaluation reports.
Financial Integrity: The Office of Internal Oversight (OIOS) regularly assesses the adequacy and effectiveness of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT¡¯s internal controls.
OIOS Audit of the Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism
The Office of Internal Oversight () conducted an audit of the Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism. The objective of the audit was to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in ensuring effective management of the Fund. The audit covered the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2021 and included governance and project and financial management of the Fund. The Report 2023/004 is also available on the
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Funding the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ System's Counter-Terrorism Efforts
Sustainable and predictable funding is indispensable for the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT) to deliver on its mandate at the highest standard. Today, less than 20 per cent of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT¡¯s annual budget comes from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Regular Budget. The remaining resources depend entirely on voluntary contributions from a diverse group of funding partners. This support represents a direct investment in the United Nations system¡¯s global reach and operational agility to enhance the capacities of Member States to keep their people safe from threat of terrorism, based on the rule of law and human rights.
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism : A Platform for Impact
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism is the primary vehicle for coordinated, system-wide investment in the implementation of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.
Managed by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT, the Trust Fund channels voluntary contributions from Member States and partners to enable global, regional, and national initiatives. Its design promotes transparency, coherence, and efficiency, reducing fragmentation, preventing duplication, and ensuring that every contribution advances the shared vision of a future free from terrorism.
Invest in the fight against terrorism
In 2025, partners signaled unprecedented confidence in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT¡¯s coordinated delivery model, pledging a record US$ 65.9 million to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism.
The Trust Fund accepts contributions from Governments, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, private institutions and individuals. We work with partners to structure investments in a manner that maximizes impact while ensuring transparency and accountability. Regardless of the funding modality, all contributions are subject to rigorous financial and programmatic monitoring, with regular reporting to funding partners on its implementation, results achieved, and expenditures:
- Unearmarked (Highest Agility): No restrictions on theme, region, or project. Unearmarked funds allow Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT to respond instantly to emerging threats, shift resources to critical regions, and sustain long-term capacity-building without interruption.
- Softly-Earmarked (Targeted Flexibility): Directed toward a specific theme (e.g., new technologies), region (e.g., Africa), or Pillar of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, while providing the United Nations system the operational flexibility to allocate funds where they are needed most within that scope.
- Earmarked (Project-Specific): Dedicated to a defined project or set of activities. Funds are deployed exclusively for the agreed-upon scope, ensuring highly targeted capacity-building.
Accountability in Action: Transparency Dashboard
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT is committed to transparency and accountability in how it manages voluntary contributions. Launched on 3 March 2026, the Transparency Dashboard offers a publicly accessible and fully searchable overview of all contributions to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism since its establishment in 2009. In its initial phase, users can filter the financial landscape by:
- By year of pledge (the year the contribution was signed).
- By funding partner.
- By funding type: unearmarked, soft or earmarked.
Designed as a living tool, the Dashboard will continuously evolve with new visualizations to provide deeper insights into Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT's financial ecosystem.
Delivery Anchors: Top funding partners
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT¡¯s global footprint is made possible by the sustained trust of its funding partners. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT proudly recognize the top contributors who have anchored the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism since its creation.
Investing in future leaders: The JPO Programme
Effective counter-terrorism requires a modern, diverse, multidisciplinary workforce. Since its creation in 2017, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT has welcomed 35+ Junior Professional Officers (JPOs) sponsored by fourteen Member States. These young professionals make meaningful contributions across our thematic and regional areas while gaining hands-on experience in multilateral delivery in the United Nations system.
Many JPOs go on to assume professional roles within the wider United Nations system, while others return to their home countries, where they apply the expertise and United Nations experience gained in service of national institutions. Sponsoring a JPO in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT is a direct investment in nurturing the next generation of global security leaders who will benefit from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵOCT¡¯s commitment to mentorship and talent development.
In focus
Check the Interactive Transparency Dashboard:
Disclaimer: While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information, some inconsistencies or errors may occur due to the integration of historical data dating back to 2007 (CT Trust Fund created in 2009). The dashboard is continuously updated to improve data quality.
Our Funding partners and contributions since 2007
| No. | Funding partners | Total in US$ |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Qatar | 141,197,281 |
| 2. | Saudi Arabia | 110,734,095 |
| 3. | European Union | 41,615,921 |
| 4. | Germany | 39,671,549 |
| 5. | Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Peace and Development Fund (funded by China) | 17,284,011 |
| 6. | Netherlands | 16,898,098 |
| 7. | United States of America | 13,403,401 |
| 8. | Canada | 12,996,654 |
| 9. | Morocco | 9,075,333 |
| 10. | Russia | 7,053,955 |
| 11. | Japan | 6,901,612 |
| 12. | Australia | 6,054,131 |
| 13. | Denmark | 4,746,761 |
| 14. | Norway | 4,197,103 |
| 15. | Iraq | 3,999,618 |
| 16. | Spain | 3,841,757 |
| 17. | India | 3,050,000 |
| 18. | Republic of Korea | 2,876,489 |
| 19. | Italy | 2,421,456 |
| 20. | United Kingdom | 2,380,511 |
| 21. | Switzerland | 1,248,621 |
| 22. | Kenya | 1,155,000 |
| 23. | France | 1,048,808 |
| 24. | Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵDP/European Union | 1,001,963 |
| 25. | Portugal | 803,963 |
| 26. | Sweden | 800,772 |
| 27. | Hungary | 650,893 |
| 28. | Kazakhstan | 628,552 |
| 29. | Philippines | 545,000 |
| 30. | Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) | 523,703 |
| 31. | Luxembourg | 449,970 |
| 32. | United Arab Emirates | 350,000 |
| 33. | Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵODC | 319,829 |
| 34. | Argentina | 300,000 |
| 35. | Botswana | 300,000 |
| 36. | Georgia | 300,000 |
| 37. | Mongolia | 299,964 |
| 38. | Belgium | 270,855 |
| 39. | Finland | 260,948 |
| 40. | Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) | 220,300 |
| 41. | Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) ¨C Philippines | 188,796 |
| 42. | Algeria | 172,500 |
| 43. | Moldova | 150,000 |
| 44. | Sierra Leone | 150,000 |
| 45. | Colombia | 125,000 |
| 46. | Oman | 100,000 |
| 47. | Turkmenistan | 100,000 |
| 48. | Uzbekistan | 100,000 |
| 49. | °Õ¨¹°ù°ì¾±²â±ð | 60,000 |
| 50. | Organization of American States (OAS) | 52,206 |
| 51. | Liechtenstein | 40,000 |
| 52. | Nigeria | 10,000 |
| Grand Total | 463,127,379 |
*In addition, in-kind contribution provided by the Netherlands (valued at $11.5 million in 2018) and Hungary ($2 million 2021-2024)