US signs deal with Goal despite concerns

The US government has signed a two-year administrative agreement with Goal even though it still has concerns with the Irish aid agency following allegations of corruption.

In July 2016 USAID, the international aid arm of the US government received a referral which alleged corruption on behalf, not just of field office staff but also members of Goal’s senior management team.

In a report published by USAID, it said Goal has undertaken immediate and protective “remedial measures”.