Defense Institution Building in Africa An Assessment

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McNerney, Michael J. (Michael Joseph), author.

Johnson, Stuart E., 1944- author.

Pézard, Stéphanie, author.

Stebbins, David, author.

Miles, Renanah, author.

O'Mahony, Angela, author.

Feng, Chaoling, author.

Oliver, Tim, author.

Contributor:

Rand Corporation, issuing body.

National Defense Research Institute (U.S.), Researcher.

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense, Sponsor.

Series:

Research report (Rand Corporation)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Africa--Military policy--21st century.

Africa.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Other Title:

Defense Institution Building in Africa

Place of Publication:

RAND Corporation 2016

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This report assesses U.S. efforts in defense institution building (DIB) in Africa and suggests possible improvements to planning and execution. It defines DIB and reviews some best practices from DIB and security sector reform experiences. It also highlights how DIB activities serve U.S. official strategic guidance for Africa.

Contents:

Introduction

DIB Best Practices and Their Relevance to U.S. Strategic Objectives in Africa

DIB Programs in Africa : Challenges and Responses

Two Africa Case Studies

Findings and Recommendations.

ISBN:

0-8330-9370-3