Reconstructing Iraq's Budgetary Institutions - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Reconstructing Iraq's Budgetary Institutions write by James D. Savage. This book was released on 2013. Reconstructing Iraq's Budgetary Institutions available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Consistent with the literature on state building, failed states, peacekeeping and foreign assistance, this book argues that budgeting is a core state activity necessary for the operation of a functional government. Employing a historical institutionalist approach, this book first explores the Ottoman, British and Ba'athist origins of Iraq's budgetary institutions. The book next examines American pre-war planning, the Coalition Provisional Authority's rule-making and budgeting following the invasion of Iraq in 2003, and the mixed success of the Coalition's capacity-building programs initiated throughout the occupation. This book sheds light on the problem of 'outsiders' building states, contributes to a more comprehensive evaluation of the Coalition in Iraq, addresses the question of why Iraqis took ownership of some Coalition-generated institutions, and helps explain the nature of institutional change.
The Reconstruction of Iraq after 2003
The Reconstruction of Iraq after 2003 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Reconstruction of Iraq after 2003 write by Hideki Matsunaga. This book was released on 2019-05-20. The Reconstruction of Iraq after 2003 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Comparative Public Budgeting
Comparative Public Budgeting - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Comparative Public Budgeting write by George M. Guess. This book was released on 2021-01-07. Comparative Public Budgeting available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This analysis of budgetary systems and policies across the world examines how politics, culture, and economics influence public finance.
Pipe Dreams
Pipe Dreams - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Pipe Dreams write by Erin Banco. This book was released on 2018. Pipe Dreams available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "A fascinating and revealing dive into the murky world of oil contracts that shape power and politics in Iraq." -- Loveday Morris, The Washington Post Jerusalem bureau chief Iraq sits on top of more than 140 billion barrels of oil, making it the owner of the world's fifth largest reserves. When the United States invaded in 2003, the Bush Administration promised that oil revenue would be used to rebuild and democratize the country. But fifteen years later, those dreams have been shattered. The Iraqi economy has flatlined, millions of people are internally displaced, and international institutions have had to provide billions of dollars in assistance to the country every year. Where did all the oil revenue go? Reporter Erin Banco traveled to oil-rich Iraqi Kurdistan--an autonomous region that holds, according to the regional government, some 45 billion barrels of crude--to uncover how widespread corruption, tribal cronyism, kickbacks to political parties, and the war with ISIS have contributed to the plundering of Iraq's oil wealth. The region's economy and political stability have been on the brink of collapse, and local people are suffering. Based on court documents and on exclusive interviews with sources who have investigated energy companies and their dealings with government officials, Pipe Dreams is a cautionary tale that reveals how the dream of an oil-financed, American-style democracy in Iraqi Kurdistan now looks like a completely unrealistic fantasy.
Funding Science in America
Funding Science in America - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Funding Science in America write by James D. Savage. This book was released on 2000-11-06. Funding Science in America available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Funding Science in America, first published in 1999, explores the pros and cons of the academic earmarking issue.
