MANAGING RISK IN USAID

Additional Help for ADS Chapter 527

Additional Help: 596
File Name: 596saa_082102_cd29
Revision: 08/21/2002
Effective Date: 08/19/2002

Overview

Risk is the potential for loss, harm, or danger in an operation. A risk assessment informs Agency management of the relevant risks associated with achieving management objectives. It is intended to help management (1) identify and document risks; (2) prioritize them in terms of susceptibility; and (3) determine the adequacy of controls to manage those risks.