| Description |
1 online resource (24 p.) : col. charts |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
| Note |
Title from cover screen (viewed on Mar. 14, 2012). |
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"February 2012." |
| Summary |
According to senior State officials, the overarching U.S. policy goal in Yemen is to create a stable and secure state. To achieve that goal, the U.S. assistance strategy has for years included both a security element focused on counterterrorism activities and a civilian element focused on development activities. In 2009, in response to the increasing economic, social, and political challenges facing Yemen, the U.S. government undertook a comprehensive review of its policy toward Yemen. This review led to a whole-of-government strategy that still includes both security and civilian assistance, but that, according to U.S. officials, is more integrated than in prior years. The strategy seeks to simultaneously address security needs as well as the underlying economic, social, and political grievances that can lead to violent extremism. U.S. officials told us that assistance activities under this strategy have had to adjust to the changing security situation on the ground. Further, officials told us they have recently begun reviewing the strategy itself in light of the political changes under way in Yemen. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"GAO-12-432R." |
| Subject |
Military assistance, American -- Yemen (Republic) -- Evaluation.
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Economic assistance, American -- Yemen (Republic) -- Evaluation.
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| Added Author |
Johnson, Charles Michael.
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| Added Title |
Uncertain political and security situation challenges United States efforts to implement a comprehensive strategy in Yemen |
| Running Title |
U.S. assistance to Yemen |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-12-432 R |
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