What's Next for Afghanistan?
Economic and social development does not eliminate conflict. But it is nearly impossible to prevent conflict without sustainable development. It is up to those who care about Afghanistan, and the long-term interests of the international community, to see that development in Afghanistan continues.
From @ird_voices: Dr. Arthur B. Keys Jr on the steps needed to usher #Afghanistan to development. bit.ly/JPXx3G
In case you missed it -- President Obama's remarks in #Afghanistan: go.usa.gov/V15
STATEMENT: #SecDef statement on U.S.-#Afghanistan Strategic Partnership Agreement ow.ly/aEIy8- Afghan Public Protection Force Signs First Contracts on March 8 to begin the transition from Private Security Companies to the APPF. DefensePro covered the story.
- defence.professionals | defpro.com09:06 GMT, March 8, 2012 KABUL, Afghanistan | The Afghan Public Protection Force signed its first contracts for security service today wi...
- Afghan Officials, Development Experts, and U.S. Policymakers Discuss the Way Forward in Afghanistan | Press Releases | IRD: International Relief & DevelopmentAfghan Officials, Development Experts, and U.S. Policymakers Discuss the Way Forward in Afghanistan Posted on February 17, 2012 by IRD HQ...
International Development - Development and Conflict PreventionAmerican officials from the military to Congress have effectively ruled out large land wars in the foreseeable future. A strategy that se...- Ambassador Eikenberry said, “In a country that is 80 percent rural, promoting licit crops and agriculture sector job creation are two essential steps to successful development in the region.”
- Canal Rehabilitation Rebuilds Agriculture in Southern Afghanistan | Success Stories | IRD: International Relief & DevelopmentCanal Rehabilitation Rebuilds Agriculture in Southern Afghanistan Posted on March 29, 2012 by IRD HQ Kandahar and Helmand Provinces, Afgh...
- Southern Regional Agricultural Development in Afghanistan | Programs | IRD: International Relief & DevelopmentWhile cash for work and agricultural vouchers may be viewed as stabilization activities, in S-RAD they will also enable long-term agricul...
- Facts about Afghanistan: Did you know that Afghanistan is known for growing some of the best melons, grapes, apricots, pomegranates, and nuts in the world? Also, only 3 percent of Afghans use the internet.
- Afghanistan - CIA - The World FactbookApr 10, 2012 ... World Factbook Title .... Click flag or map to enlarge Opens in New Window. Map of Afghanistan. Click map to enlarge O...
