FOREIGN ASSISTANCE: Observations on Post-Conflict Assistance in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan
Abstract
The circumstances of armed conflicts in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan differed in many respects, but in all three cases the United States and the international community became involved in the wars and post-conflict assistance because of important national and international interests. Over the past 10 years, GAO has done extensive work assessing post conflict assistance in Bosnia and Kosovo and, more recently, has evaluated such assistance to Afghanistan. GAO was asked to provide observations on assistance efforts in these countries that maybe applicable to ongoing assistance in Iraq. Specifically, GAO assessed (1) the nature and extent of post conflict assistance in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan; (2) essential components for carrying out assistance effectively; (3) challenges to implementation; and (4) mechanisms used for accountability and oversight.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 18, 2003
- Accession Number
- AD1181004
Entities
People
- Susan S. Westin
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office