Mid-term evaluation of USAID's counter extremism programming in Africa
Type
Publication
Authors
Category
Publication Year
2011
Publisher
AMEX International, United States
Pages
110p
Subject
Economics, Counter-terrorism, Violence, Politicals
Abstract
Based on a review of quantitative and qualitative information and data from the Trans-Sahara
Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP), it can be concluded that USAID‘s Niger, Chad and Mali
programs have had some positive impact – most strikingly on lower-level programmatic goals
such as civic engagement and listenership for USAID-sponsored radio. Results on higher-level
goals, measured through surveys on attitudes towards extremism, were also positive in the
aggregate but less dramatic. Despite this empirical evidence of program impact, implementation
of the TSTCP has coincided with a worsening of the terrorist threat in parts of the Sahel,
indicating a continued need for counter-extremism programming.
Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP), it can be concluded that USAID‘s Niger, Chad and Mali
programs have had some positive impact – most strikingly on lower-level programmatic goals
such as civic engagement and listenership for USAID-sponsored radio. Results on higher-level
goals, measured through surveys on attitudes towards extremism, were also positive in the
aggregate but less dramatic. Despite this empirical evidence of program impact, implementation
of the TSTCP has coincided with a worsening of the terrorist threat in parts of the Sahel,
indicating a continued need for counter-extremism programming.
Description
xxxiv.; 110p.; illus.; 28cm
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1