A successful conflict mitigation strategy for Iraq includes a concerted effort to address conflict resulting from competition for scarce resources, a result of decades of economic hardship and sanctions. A weakened economy—combined with internal displacement during the past

18 months—has diminished the country’s middle class and destroyed livelihoods. Through targeted interventions, this program will address resource-based conflict at both the community and individual levels. The overall goal is to reduce the threat of violent conflict and promote peaceful resolution of differences in Iraq through a community-based conflict mitigation strategy.

This audit will (1) determine whether USAID/Iraq’s Community-Based Conflict Mitigation Program achieved intended results and (2) assess the program’s impact.

Source:  Office of Inspector General ANNUAL PLAN FISCAL YEAR 2009