| Description |
1 online resource (ii, 43 p.) : col. ill., map |
| Note |
Title from PDF title page (viewed on Oct. 31, 2011). |
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"October 2011." |
| Summary |
Since 1976, the International Military Education and Training (IMET) program has provided education and training to foreign military personnel. The program's objectives include professionalizing military forces and increasing respect for democratic values and human rights. In 2010, Congress appropriated $108 million in IMET funding for more than 120 countries. The Department of State (State) and the Department of Defense (DOD) share responsibility for IMET. In response to a mandate in the conference report accompanying the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010, this report assesses (1) changes in the program from fiscal years 2000 to 2010, by funding levels, students trained, and recipient countries; (2) the program's provision of and emphasis on human rights training for its students; and (3) the extent to which State and DOD monitor IMET graduates and evaluate program effectiveness. GAO reviewed and analyzed agency funding, planning, and performance management documents, and interviewed U.S. officials in Washington, D.C., and overseas. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background -- IMET funding appropriated and the number of students trained have changed over the past 10 fiscal years -- IMET offers human rights training but does not emphasize it in many countries of concern -- Program monitoring and evaluation weaknesses limit agencies' efforts to assess IMET effectiveness -- Conclusions. |
| Note |
"GAO-12-123." |
| Subject |
United States. Department of Defense -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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United States. Department of State -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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Military education -- International cooperation -- Evaluation.
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Military assistance, American -- Evaluation.
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Soldiers -- Training of -- Evaluation.
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| Added Title |
Agencies should emphasize human rights training and improve evaluations |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-12-123 |
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