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Additional authors

1. Johnson, Stuart E., 1944-
2. Pézard, Stéphanie
3. Stebbins, David
4. Miles, Renanah
5. O'Mahony, Angela
6. Feng, Chaoling
7. Oliver, Tim
8. Rand Corporation, issuing body.
9. National Defense Research Institute (U.S.), issuing body.
10. United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense, sponsor.

Description

1. xxi, 172 pages : illustrations, color map; 23 cm

Summary

1. This report assesses U.S. efforts in defense institution building (DIB) in Africa and suggests possible improvements to planning and execution. It first 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. The report then examines how DIB is currently planned and executed in Africa and describes the range of programs that are available to U.S. planners for that purpose. It also provides a structured approach to aid in the prioritization of such programs. The report then analyzes DIB efforts in two African nations--Liberia and Libya. Finally, it examines how other institutions and countries undertake DIB by taking a closer look at the DIB activities of DoD's regional centers, as well as the relatively extensive experience of two key U.S. allies--the United Kingdom and France--in this domain"--Publisher's description.

Series statement

1. Research report ; no. 1232

Uniform title

1. Research report (Rand Corporation)

Subject

1. National security
2. Africa
3. Security sector
4. National security > Africa > 21st century
5. Africa > Military policy > 21st century
6. Military policy
7. Security sector > Africa > 21st century

Contents

1. Introduction -- DIB Best Practices and Their Revelance to U.S. Strategic Objectives in Africa -- DIB Programs in Africa : Challenges and Responses -- Two Africa Case Studies -- Findings and Recommendations.

Call number

1. Sc E 16-1526

Note

1. "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense."
2. "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited."

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-172).

Author

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

Title

1. Defense institution building in Africa : an assessment / Michael J. McNerney, Stuart E. Johnson, Stephanie Pezard, David Stebbins, Renanah Miles, Angela O'Mahony, Chaoling Feng, Tim Oliver.

Publisher

1. Santa Monica, Calif. : RAND Corporation, [2016]

Type of content

1. text

Type of medium

1. unmediated

Type of carrier

1. volume

Series

1. Research report ; no. 1232
2. Research report (Rand Corporation)

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-172).

Connect to:

1. Link to electronic resource

Added author

1. Johnson, Stuart E., 1944- author.
2. Pézard, Stéphanie, author.
3. Stebbins, David, author.
4. Miles, Renanah, author.
5. O'Mahony, Angela, author.
6. Feng, Chaoling, author.
7. Oliver, Tim, author.
8. Rand Corporation, issuing body.
9. National Defense Research Institute (U.S.), issuing body.
10. United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense, sponsor.

LCCN

1. 2015509592

ISBN

1. 9780833092403 paperback
2. 0833092405 paperback

Research call number

1. Sc E 16-1526
2. JFE 17-2362