COMBATING TERRORISM: Evaluation of Selected Characteristics in National Strategies Related to Terrorism

Abstract

National strategies are not required by either executive or legislativemandate to address a single, consistent set of characteristics. However,based on a review of numerous sources, GAO identified a set of desirablecharacteristics to aid responsible parties in further developing andimplementing the strategiesand to enhance their usefulness in resourceand policy decisions and to better assure accountability. The characteristicsGAO identified are: (1) purpose, scope, and methodology; (2) problemdefinition and risk assessment; (3) goals, subordinate objectives, activities,and performance measures; (4) resources, investments, and riskmanagement; (5) organizational roles, responsibilities, and coordination; and(6) integration and implementation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 03, 2004
Accession Number
AD1179908

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People

  • Randall A. Yim

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Biomedical

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  • Communication Systems
  • Congress
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Drug Abuse
  • Electronic Mail
  • Federal Budgets
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • Information Systems
  • Interagency Coordination
  • International Organizations
  • Law
  • Local Governments
  • National Security
  • Public Health
  • Risk Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Vulnerability
  • War Colleges
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

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