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 Governance & Policy Manual · ASF-POL-39
Lobbying, Political Activity and Advocacy
Part of the ASF Governance & Policy Manual. Adapted from the PHIG Institutional Policy Manual (consolidated edition, September 2026).
ASF advocates for evidence-based accreditation and patient-safety standards, but never uses donor funds to influence legislation or elections unless a grant expressly allows it, and never lets a government or political relationship influence a standards or accreditation decision. Owner: ASF Secretariat.