| Description |
1 online resource (iii, 84 p.) : col. ill., maps |
| System Details |
System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Title from cover screen (GAO, viewed Sept. 30, 2010). |
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"September 2010." |
| Summary |
Somali pirates operating off the Horn of Africa have attacked more than 450 ships and taken nearly 2,400 hostages since 2007. A small number of U.S.-flagged vessels and ships have been among those affected. As Somalia lacks a functioning government and is unable to repress piracy in its waters, the National Security Council (NSC) developed the interagency Countering Piracy off the Horn of Africa: Partnership and Action Plan (Action Plan) in December 2008 to prevent, disrupt, and prosecute piracy off the Horn of Africa in collaboration with international and industry partners. GAO was asked to evaluate the extent to which U.S. agencies (1) have implemented the plan, and any challenges they face in doing so, and (2) have collaborated with partners in counterpiracy efforts. GAO examined counterpiracy plans, activities, collaborative practices, and data, and interviewed industry and international partners and officials at U.S. agencies and the Combined Maritime Forces in Bahrain. GAO recommends that the NSC reassess and update its Action Plan; identify metrics; assess the costs, benefits, and effectiveness of U.S. counterpiracy activities; and clarify agency roles and responsibilities. The NSC did not comment. The Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, State, Transportation, and the Treasury provided comments to clarify facts in the report. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"GAO-10-856." |
| Subject |
Piracy -- Horn of Africa -- Prevention.
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Piracy -- Somalia -- Prevention.
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Hijacking of ships -- Horn of Africa -- Prevention.
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Hijacking of ships -- Somalia -- Prevention.
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Shipping -- Security measures -- Horn of Africa.
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Interagency coordination -- United States -- Evaluation.
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| Added Author |
Pendleton, John H.
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| Added Title |
Actions needed to assess and update plan and enhance collaboration among partners involved in countering piracy off the Horn of Africa |
| Running Title |
Piracy off the Horn of Africa |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-10-856 |
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