7. Create substantial oversight to support a policy of hiring and promoting the
most qualified applicants in a corruption free environment. Shortcuts that fill the
rolls with unqualified persons will be detrimental in the long run.
8. Because of the small staffs and limited power of offices of security cooperation, it is often most effective to engage governments at a high level in order to
form a solid policy base from which to base more tactical development. In
particular, there is an opportunity to line up international and host country goals
at a high level to ensure that the culture and priorities of both parties is included
in the plan.
9. UN and international mentors can better leverage ministry level officials to
work through political matters rather than try to inexpertly navigate the local
culture. The process might be slower but it will tend to be more accurate and
sustainable long term. It will also help provide good experience to the newly
created ministries and build public support for the institutions the