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Record Nr.

UNINA9910220142003321

Autore

McNerney Michael J (Michael Joseph)

Titolo

Defense institution building in Africa : an assessment / / Michael J. McNerney [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

RAND Corporation

ISBN

0-8330-9370-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xxi, 172 pages) : color maps, color charts

Collana

Research report (Rand Corporation)

Soggetti

National security - Africa - 21st century

Security sector - Africa - 21st century

Military policy

National security

Security sector

Africa Military policy 21st century

Africa

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- DIB Best Practices and Their Relevance to U.S. Strategic Objectives in Africa -- DIB Programs in Africa : Challenges and Responses -- Two Africa Case Studies -- Findings and Recommendations.

Sommario/riassunto

"This report assesses U.S. efforts in defense institution building (DIB) in Africa and suggests possible improvements to planning and execution. It first defines DIB and reviews some best practices from DIB and security sector reform experiences. It also highlights how DIB activities serve U.S. official strategic guidance for Africa. The report then examines how DIB is currently planned and executed in Africa and describes the range of programs that are available to U.S. planners for that purpose. It also provides a structured approach to aid in the prioritization of such programs. The report then analyzes DIB efforts in two African nations--Liberia and Libya. Finally, it examines how other institutions and countries undertake DIB by taking a closer look at the DIB activities of DoD's regional centers, as well as the relatively extensive experience of two key U.S. allies--the United Kingdom and



France--in this domain"--Publisher's description.