Hard Lessons: The Iraq Reconstruction Experience
http://www.sigir.mil/hardlessons/pdfs/Hard_Lessons_Report.pdf
Presents a chronological history of the Iraq reconstruction program from mid-2002 through the fall of 2008 and concludes with lessons learned. Argues that the program failed in its attempt to rebuild the infrastructure of Iraq but succeeded in creating a strong security force. Also argues that the $50 billion program was not riddled with fraud but many dollars were wasted. From the Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction.
