Research Catalog

Title

The reconstruction of Iraq after 2003 : learning from its successes and failures / Hideki Matsunaga.

Author

Matsunaga, Hideki

Publication

• Washington, DC : World Bank Group, [2019]
• ©2019

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Details

Description

xiii, 119 pages : color illustrations, color map; 26 cm.

Summary

Beginning in 2003, diverse and significant actors, both domestic and international, engaged in reconstruction activities in Iraq. The total budget committed to Iraq's reconstruction was unprecedented among postconflict operations mobilized by the international community. Despite the vast sums of money spent, and the implementation of its many projects and programs, the donors and the Iraqi people view the reconstruction efforts in Iraq in a negative light. The reconstruction of Iraq after 2003: learning from its successes and failures focuses on the period between 2003 and 2014 - that is, after the United States-led invasion and overthrow of the Saddam Hussein regime, and before the sudden rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as Daesh. This book assesses several dimensions of Iraq's reconstruction. First, it considers the response of key international actors, such as the United Nations, the World Bank, the United States, and other bilateral donors - specifically, the European Union, Japan, and the United Kingdom - as well as nongovernmental organizations. Second, it analyzes the process and results of the reconstruction of key sectors (electricity, oil, education, and health), and the interventions geared to institution building and governance reform. Pursuing effective reconstruction within the context of conflict and fragility is a formidable challenge because of the uncertain, fluid, and complex environment. Based on the experience in Iraq, how can the international community support the effectiveness and durability of reconstruction? This book identifies lessons in seven areas and offers four recommendations for international and domestic actors and citizens engaged in reconstruction activities. The reconstruction of Iraq after 2003 is important reading for development practitioners and policy makers who are or will be engaged in reconstruction efforts in fragile and conflict-affected environments.

Series Statement

MENA development report

Uniform Title

MENA development report.

Subjects

• 2003-2011
• Humanitarian assistance, American > Iraq
• Iraq War, 2003-2011
• Iraq
• Iraq War (2003-2011)
• Postwar reconstruction > Iraq

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

Overview -- Reconstruction challenges in Iraq -- International engagement in the reconstruction of Iraq -- The reconstruction of Iraqi infrastructure and human capital -- Institution building, governance reform, and private sector developent -- Lessons learned from the reconstruction of Iraq -- Recommendations for future reconstruction operations.

Call Number

JFF 19-1997

ISBN

• 1464813906
• 9781464813900

OCLC

1081001150

Author

Matsunaga, Hideki, author.

Title

The reconstruction of Iraq after 2003 : learning from its successes and failures / Hideki Matsunaga.

Publisher

Washington, DC : World Bank Group, [2019]

Copyright Date

©2019

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

MENA development report

MENA development report.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Chronological Term

2003-2011

Research Call Number

JFF 19-1997