{"product_id":"the-reconstruction-of-iraq-after-hideki-matsunaga-9781464813900","title":"The Reconstruction of Iraq after 2003: Learning from Its Successes and Failures","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeginning in 2003, diverse and significant actors, both domestic and international, engaged\u003cbr\u003e in reconstruction activities in Iraq. The total budget committed to Iraq's reconstruction was\u003cbr\u003e unprecedented among postconflict operations mobilized by the international community. Despite the\u003cbr\u003e vast sums of money spent, and the implementation of its many projects and programs, the donors and\u003cbr\u003e the Iraqi people view the reconstruction efforts in Iraq in a negative light.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Reconstruction of Iraq after 2003: Learning from Its Successes and Failures focuses on the period\u003cbr\u003e between 2003 and 2014--that is, after the United States+\"led invasion and overthrow of the Saddam\u003cbr\u003e Hussein regime, and before the sudden rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also\u003cbr\u003e known as Daesh. This book assesses several dimensions of Iraq's reconstruction. First, it considers the\u003cbr\u003e response of key international actors, such as the United Nations, the World Bank, the United States, \u003cbr\u003e and other bilateral donors--specifically, the European Union, Japan, and the United Kingdom--as well\u003cbr\u003e as nongovernmental organizations. Second, it analyzes the process and results of the reconstruction\u003cbr\u003e of key sectors (electricity, oil, education, and health), and the interventions geared to institution\u003cbr\u003e building and governance reform.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Pursuing effective reconstruction within the context of conflict and fragility is a formidable\u003cbr\u003e challenge because of the uncertain, fluid, and complex environment. Based on the experience in Iraq, \u003cbr\u003e how can the international community support the effectiveness and durability of reconstruction?\u003cbr\u003e This book identifies lessons in seven areas and offers four recommendations for international and\u003cbr\u003e domestic actors and citizens engaged in reconstruction activities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Reconstruction of Iraq after 2003 is important reading for development practitioners\u003cbr\u003e and policy makers who are or will be engaged in reconstruction efforts in fragile and conflict-affected\u003cbr\u003e environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hideki Matsunaga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1464813906\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781464813900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e World Bank Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/20\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.29d","brand":"Hideki Matsunaga","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46431359172863,"sku":"9781464813900","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_be5fc175-d30d-422c-b232-cff7b062812e.jpg?v=1735141086","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-reconstruction-of-iraq-after-hideki-matsunaga-9781464813900","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}