Liberia Research Library: Quantitative Impact Evaluation of the United Nations Mission in Liberia: Final Report

Year:

2010

Organization / Publisher / Reference:

United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services - Inspections and Evaluations Division

Authors:

Eric Mvukiyehe, Cyrus Samii

Areas:

Security and Policing

Sub-topic:

Post-conflict reconstruction

Publicly available?:

yes

Method:

Cluster-matched sample survey in 8 counties.

Sample size (n):

1 295

Main findings:

UNMIL perceived as legitimate security actor although no measurable local impacts on post-war security situation; UNMIL deployments associated with improvements in displacee returns and market stimulation, but also with increased economic inequality and worse social capital outcomes. No measurable impact of quick impact projects or DDR programs on effecting major improvements in economic well-being.

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Tags:

security and policing