Contracting as Counterinsurgency: The Economic Path to Victory in Afghanistan
Abstract
our counterinsurgency (COIN) efforts depend on the robust, effective, and synchronized use of each element of our national power. It is not enough to free Afghanistan of insurgent violence; we must transform the country by creating enduring political and economic change. This involves targeted--and coordinated--efforts by the U.S Government, the International Community (IC), and Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs). The most efficient and enduring path to success in Afghanistan is through the creation of a sustainable economy that complements and supports a stable security situation and effective governance. To generate enduring economic and political reform, U.S. efforts should focus on empowering the business sector to meet Afghan needs. Afghanistan must move beyond foreign aid dependency to a healthy entrepreneurial economy centered on thriving businesses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA543584
Entities
People
- Christopher T. Stein
- Thomas D. Ficklin
- William S. Fuller
Organizations
- Defense Acquisition University