Counter-terrorism helps ensure security, which is closely linked to development. Before it is possible to improve health care, education, poverty and other development factors, it is necessary to have a secure environment [1] . The action to broaden USAID’s development agenda is therefore taking a more practical approach towards ensuring that long term growth can occur in a stable environment.  [1] Beswick,D. &amp; Hammerstad,A., ‘African agency in changing security environment: sources, opportunities and challenges’ pg.476