Earlier policy library. This page belongs to an earlier library of ASF policies. The current, approved governance set is the ASF Standards Package 2026 (GOV, OPS, QMS and EV documents). Where this page and the 2026 package differ, the 2026 package applies.
ASF Institutional Policy Manual · Aligned with PHIG, September 2026
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ASF advocates for evidence-based public health policy but never uses donor funds to influence legislation or elections unless the grant expressly allows it. Owner: Board Chair.
- Permitted: publishing research, providing technical advice when invited by governments or parliaments, and public education on health.
- Not charged to grants: lobbying of legislators or officials on specific legislation, and any attempt to influence the award of a grant or contract. For US awards ASF signs the required anti-lobbying certification and disclosure.
- Prohibited always: support for any political party or candidate, and use of ASF resources in election campaigns (Policy 1).
- Record: advocacy activities are recorded with the funding source used, so that no restricted funds are applied to them.