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Category Archives: Reconstruction
Final report on Iraq reconstruction says fraud, waste cost U.S. $1.5 billion
Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune News Service July 9, 2013 Tuesday Final report on Iraq reconstruction says fraud, waste cost U.S. $1.5 billionBy Ali Watkins, McClatchy Washington Bureau WASHINGTON DATELINE WASHINGTON _ The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Afghan Legacy
New York Times July 5, 2013 Pg. 18 The Afghan Legacy Along with waging war in Afghanistan, the United States has worked to rebuild the country. But, after more than a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghanistan Agricultural Program: Poor Coordination, Waste & Mismanagement
Today SIGAR released an alert letter highlighting concerns with USAID’s Southern Regional Agricultural Development (S-RAD) program, a $70 million cooperative agreement awarded to International Relief and Development (IRD). SIGAR’s review found… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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How Many Afghan Hearts and Minds Do You Win When a School Collapses?
Peter Van Buren Author, ‘We Meant Well’ and the upcoming ‘Ghosts of Tom Joad, A Story of the #99Percent’ How Many Afghan Hearts and Minds Do You Win When a School… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Learning from Iraq: A New Model for Stability and Reconstruction Operations
Learning from Iraq: A New Model for Stability and Reconstruction Operations Tue, 5/21/2013 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm The Middle East Institute is pleased to welcome Stuart Bowen, the Special Inspector… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Kabul’s Tax Levies Raise Flags From U.S. Watchdog
Wall Street Journal May 14, 2013 Pg. 10 Kabul’s Tax Levies Raise Flags From U.S. Watchdog By Nathan Hodge WASHINGTON—Afghanistan’s cash-strapped government has levied nearly $1 billion in taxes and fees… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Iraq reconstruction has lessons on tackling corruption – US inspector
Iraq reconstruction has lessons on tackling corruption – US inspector Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation – Thu, 2 May 2013 11:09 AM Author: Stella Dawson More news from our correspondents A view… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Promised jobs in Iraq, 20 youth return empty-handed
Promised jobs in Iraq, 20 youth return empty-handed Anju Agnihotri Chaba : Jalandhar, Wed Apr 24 2013, 09:02 hrs Claim they were sold and forced to work at gun-point with no… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Audit Criticizes USAID On Power Project In Afghanistan
McClatchy Newspapers April 18, 2013 Audit Criticizes USAID On Power Project In Afghanistan By Lindsay Wise, McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON — The U.S. goal of building a self-sufficient power network in Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Review Of The American Reconstruction Of Iraq, An Interview With Former Deputy Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction Ginger Cruz
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Review Of The American Reconstruction Of Iraq, An Interview With Former Deputy Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction Ginger Cruz Ginger Cruz is currently the CEO of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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