Defense Institution Building in Africa: An Assessment
Abstract
Many African governments are beset with challenges stemming from fragile security environments and governance institutions. The U.S. Department of Defense identifies building strong defense institutions as a priority for the region. Defense institution building (DIB) includes activities that promote effective, accountable, transparent, and responsive defense institutions. This report assesses U.S. DIB efforts in Africa and provides insights on possible improvements to planning and execution.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1156423
Entities
People
- Angela O'Mahony
- Chaoling Feng
- David Stebbins
- Michael J. Mcnerney
- Renanah Miles
- Stephanie Pezard
- Stuart E. Johnson
- Tim Oliver
Organizations
- RAND Corporation