Afghanistan

In Afghan region, U.S. spreads the cash to fight the Taliban

In Afghan region, U.S. spreads the cash to fight the Taliban

Jul 1, 2010

…the cash surge has also unleashed unintended and potentially troubling consequences. It is sparking new tension and rivalries within the community, and it is prompting concern that the nearly free seeds and gushing canals will result in more crops than farmers will be able to sell. It is also raising public expectations for handouts that the Afghan government will not be able to sustain once U.S. contributions ebb. …

Hopes for Afghan Community Councils to Undermine Taliban

Jun 30, 2010

One of the successes of the Afghan government over the past eight years has been the National Solidarity Program, which set up small development councils across the country to undertake small reconstruction projects in every village.

World Bank Provides Additional Support for National Solidarity Program

Jun 29, 2010

The World Bank approved a $40 million grant to the Government of Afghanistan today to support the Third National Solidarity Program (NSP III). NSP III builds upon the achievements of the first two phases of the NSP, widely recognized as one the most successful development programs in Afghanistan.

Return to Afghanistan

Jun 26, 2010

The photos below are from my flight from Dubai to Kabul. In our recent video it is said that "for many Afghans you are a foreigner whether you are...

Conversation on Brewing Tea in a Kettle of War

Conversation on Brewing Tea in a Kettle of War

Dec 15, 2009

Tuesday, December 15, 6:30-8:30, at Boston University 147 Bay State Road, 2nd floor (corner of Silber Way and Bay State Road) Ample parking is...

Return from Afghanistan

Oct 29, 2009

Thank you for your support and concern during my recent trip to Afghanistan. Unlike the 24 US troops who died since the weekend and the many...

Earthquake

Oct 22, 2009

My chair starts to shake then the floor – bombs or earthquake? There have been a number of planes flying overhead. I got out of the room with a...

Wedding in Kabul

Oct 22, 2009

Embed with US military Kapisa province Provincial Reconstruction Team

Embed with US military Kapisa province Provincial Reconstruction Team

Oct 22, 2009

Photos of my time with the US military's Kapisa province Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) are courtesy of Captain Darrick Lee, US Air Force...

Guns or development

Oct 16, 2009

Just back from three intense and interesting days in a village documenting the work of a Community Development Council setup through the National...

Eating dirt on the way to the office

Oct 10, 2009

Walk it out

Oct 9, 2009

Day 1 afternoon Couldn’t keep my eyes open on the drive home from meeting at the National Solidarity Program with Jamshed. Pushed my self through...

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