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Audit of Over $759 Million Spent on Education in Afghanistan
Audit of Over $759 Million Spent on Education in Afghanistan Today, SIGAR published an audit on DOD, State and USAID’s over $759 million investment in primary and secondary education in Afghanistan.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Sector in Security Sector Reform: Essential But Not Yet Optimized
Private Sector in Security Sector Reform: Essential But Not Yet Optimized You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
DOD TFBSO: Review of Selected Expenditures Highlights Serious Management & Oversight Problems
DOD TFBSO: Review of Selected Expenditures Highlights Serious Management & Oversight Problems You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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Oversight of Department of Defense Reconstruction Projects in Afghanistan.
Oversight of Department of Defense Reconstruction Projects in Afghanistan. You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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Interview: John Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
Interview: John Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction Jen Judson, Defense News 4:01 a.m. EDT April 11, 2016 (Photo: Mike Morones/Staff) 79 CONNECTTWEET 43 LINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE WASHINGTON — The special inspector… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In Afghanistan, Contractors Paid in Full for Incomplete Projects
In Afghanistan, Contractors Paid in Full for Incomplete Projects SIGAR reviewed 6 years of inspectors reports and found recurring problems in Defense Department reconstruction projects. By Catherine Putz March 16, 2016… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Perilous State of Afghan Reconstruction: Lessons from Fifteen Years
The Perilous State of Afghan Reconstruction: Lessons from Fifteen Years Today, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, John F. Sopko delivered remarks at Harvard University, entitled, “The Perilous State of Afghan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
An Existential Threat: U.S. Oversight of and Responses to Corruption in Afghanistan
An Existential Threat: U.S. Oversight of and Responses to Corruption in Afghanistan Today, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, John Sopko, delivered a speech at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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John Sopko: After taking down the Mafia, Obama’s Special Inspector is bringing justice to Afghanistan
John Sopko: After taking down the Mafia, Obama’s Special Inspector is bringing justice to Afghanistan For every dollar spent in Afghanistan, at least 29 cents disappears in fraud or wastage Jonathan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Community preferences, insurgency, and the success of reconstruction spending
Community preferences, insurgency, and the success of reconstruction spending You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe