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USAID/Afghanistan: From the American People

Infrastructure

Objective: Expand and improve access to economic and social infrastructure

Overview

USAID began building roads, schools, and clinics began in 2002 to demonstrate immediate progress to the Afghan people. While these programs continue, USAID is shifting its focus to improve energy and power. The building and refurbishing of infrastructure boosts economic growth and agricultural yields, connects rural Afghans to services, and provides schools, clinics, and courthouses for its citizens.



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Infrastructure

The building and refurbishing of infrastructure boosts economic growth and agricultural yields, connects rural Afghans to services, and provides schools, clinics, and courthouses for its citizens.

FY02-06 Spending: $1556 M
FY07 Budget Plan:  $562 M
(incl. supplemental request)

Related Links

Afghanistan Energy Information Center

Accomplishments

Regional Roads (Ring Road, over 700 km as of Aug 2007)

  • Kabul-Kandahar-Herat highway – Over 60% of Afghans will live within 50 km of the Ring Road when it is completed, making it critical for trade.
  • 75% of employees working on this project are Afghans gaining technical expertise.

Provincial & District Roads (over 800 km as of Aug 2007)

  • Kabul, Gardez, Kandahar, Jalalabad, Herat, Mazar, Kunduz & Bamyan.

Power Generation

  • Transmission Capacity
  • Plants in Kandahar, Lashkar Gah & Qalat over $6.5 million per year for O&M
  • Over $125 Million Emergency Fuel Supply since Nov. 2003 for Kabul, Kandahar, Lashkar Gah & Qalat
  • Over $150 Million dedicated to Kajaki Dam construction

 

Last updated August 27, 2008

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