Hard Lessons: The Iraq Reconstruction Experience - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0160808170 ISBN 13: 9780160808173

Publisher: U.S. Independent Agencies and Commissions, 2009

Synopsis

Answers important questions concerning Iraq Reconstruction by presenting a comprehensive history of the U.S. program, chiefly derived from: the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction's (SIGIR's) body of extensive oversight work in Iraq, hundreds of interviews with key figures involved with the reconstruction program, and thousands of documents. The report examines the pre-war planning for reconstruction, the shift from a large infrastructure program to a more community-based one, and the success of the Surge in 2007 and beyond. The report provides thirteen lessons applicable to contingency relief and reconstruction operations, which should create a basis for reviewing and reforming the U.S. approach to these activities.

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About the Author

The Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) was created in October 2004 by a congressional amendment to Public Law 108-106. The amendment gives SIGIR authority to oversee Iraq reconstruction programs and operations. Specifically, SIGIR is mandated with the oversight responsibility of the use, and potential misuse, of the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund and all obligations, expenditures, and revenues associated with reconstruction and rehabilitation activities in Iraq. SIGIR reports administratively to the Secretaries of State and Defense. SIGIR provides quarterly and semi-annual reports directly to the U.S. Congress.

Edition details

• Publisher: U.S. Independent Agencies and Commissions
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0160808170
• ISBN 13: 9780160808173
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 500