Rebuilding Iraq: Stabilization, Reconstruction, and Financing Challenges
Abstract
The United States, along with coalition partners and various international organizations, has undertaken a challenging and costly effort to stabilize and rebuild Iraq following multiple wars and decades of neglect by the former regime. This enormous effort is taking place in an unstable security environment, concurrent with Iraqi efforts to transition to its first permanent government. The United States' goal is to help the Iraqi government develop a democratic, stable, and prosperous country, at peace with itself and its neighbors, a partner in the war against terrorism, enjoying the benefits of a free society and a market economy. In this testimony, GAO discusses the challenges (1) that the United States faces in its rebuilding and stabilization efforts and (2) that the Iraqi government faces in financing future requirements. This statement is based on four reports GAO has issued to the Congress since July 2005 and recent trips to Iraq. Since July 2005, we have issued reports on (1) the status of funding and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, focusing on the progress achieved and challenges faced in rebuilding Iraq's infrastructure; (2) U.S. reconstruction efforts in the water and sanitation sector; (3) U.S. assistance for the January 2005 Iraqi elections; and (4) U.S. efforts to stabilize the security situation in Iraq (a classified report).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 08, 2006
- Accession Number
- AD1180470
Entities
People
- Alper Tunca
- Audrey Solis
- Bruce Kutnick
- Jose Iii Pena
- Joseph A. Christoff
- Judy Mccloskey
- Lynn Cothern
- Micah Mcmillan
- Monica Brym
- Sarah Lynch
- Steve Lord
- Tet Miyabara
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office