Participants spoke about a program developed with the U.S. Institute of Peace to build a framework for “Measuring Progress in Conflict Environments” (MPICE) which would enable national policy makers to obtain feedback on the impact and efficacy of their strategies, bring goals and resources into better balance, support realistic assessments of underlying sources of conflict, and enhance the prospects for achieving stabilization and lasting peace.
The editors of the MPICE framework and others talked about planning for Afghanistan and Iraq, the design and use of MPICE, and the range of supplementary activities currently being undertaken. They also responded to questions from the audience. Col. Agoglia participated by telephone.