RC/CA

Jun 19th, 2009 @ 7:55 pm

So how to best measure actual progress? The civilian fatality rate is clearly important — yet it is often a lagging indicator of changes in momentum. As important as reducing violence, therefore, is improving government institutions and the provision of services. This is hard to measure, but economic and quality of life indicators give some hint. (via Op-Chart - The States of Iraq and Afghanistan - Op-Ed - NYTimes.com)

So how to best measure actual progress? The civilian fatality rate is clearly important — yet it is often a lagging indicator of changes in momentum. As important as reducing violence, therefore, is improving government institutions and the provision of services. This is hard to measure, but economic and quality of life indicators give some hint. (via Op-Chart - The States of Iraq and Afghanistan - Op-Ed - NYTimes.com)

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