Reconstruction and Vital Infrastructure Industry. Industry Study, Spring 2008
Abstract
The reconstruction and vital infrastructure industry encompasses public and private entities that provide essential security, governance, economic, and humanitarian services in post-crisis and developing countries. The industry includes U.S. and foreign governments, international and regional bodies, nongovernmental organizations, for-profit companies, think tanks and academia. This paper considers how the U.S. government can best leverage this "industry" for reconstruction and development efforts that support U.S. policy and national interests. The U.S. government must reform its internal organization and processes for planning, coordination, resourcing, and implementing development assistance programs. It must take the initiative to collaborate with international institutions and build coalitions that improve donor coordination, standardize best practices, and assist foreign governments in making the reforms necessary for international assistance to benefit their citizens.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA519341
Entities
People
- Aly F. Mahmoud
- Anthony D. Krough
- Damion M. Higbie
- David M. Coley
- David R. Cherry
- Dean A. Kratzenberg
- John E. Kreul
- Mary E. Himic
- Paul E. Feather
- Susan L. Hawkins
Organizations
- Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy