Developing an Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation Framework for U.S. Department of Defense Security Cooperation

Abstract

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A review of performance-geared contracting

“…It is important for organizations to examine changes in contract order and performance measures from one cycle to the other so as to enhance contract efficiency and bolster incentives for attaining projected results (Hughes et al , 2007). Organizations must be clear in outlining the duties and responsibilities of departments for the monitoring and evaluation of contracting actions to check the quality of services provided and must apportion adequate resources for these actions in contract terms (Marquis et al , 2016). In the case of aerospace, the Boeing 787, the Dreamliner set off more than two years behind schedule with a ballooning budget and incurred a huge loss and reputation.…”

Multi‐Disciplinary Insights into Measurement and Assessment for SoS

“…Many issues have been raised with the development and conduct of joint force assessments (Marquis et al, 2016;Meiter, 2012;Zvijac, 2012):…”

“…These assessments are usually Service-based and often focus on specific areas such as planning or operations. Currently, no systematic process exists within the US Department of Defense for joint force assessment (Marquis et al, 2016); however, some frameworks have been developed. The United States Agency for International Development Interagency Security Sector Assessment Framework (Chemonics International, 2010) provides such a process framework for the identification and prioritization of interagency security capability needs and gaps.…”

“… Assessment processes should be clear, consistent, holistic, systematic, and evolve. They will require well-coordinated reporting and tools, and teams and methods matched to the process purpose (Marquis et al, 2016;Welshans et al, 2016;Zvijac). Assessments should seem "less like testing and more like discovery" (Welshans et al, 2016).…”

Evaluation theory and its application to military assessments

“…Recent military assessments have also used theory-driven evaluation. Marquis et al 8 develop an assessment framework for defense security cooperation using an evaluation theory foundation. Paul et al 9 also use a theory-driven framework for IIP evaluation.…”