Democracy & Governance

Objective: Strengthening institutions for good governance

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USAID’s Democracy and Governance program supports the establishment of a broadly accepted national government to promote national unity and effectively serve the needs of the Afghan people.

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FY02-FY06 DG Spending: $347 M
FY07 DG Budget: $144 M
(incl. supplemental request

Accomplishments

Presidential & Parliamentary Elections

Voter registration/Public awareness
Electoral institutions/Logistical support

Judicial Facilities

40 provincial courthouses & justice facilities constructed or renovated

Support to the Courts

Reform of Court Administration, including New Case Management System
Publication of all Laws back to 1964
Rights Awareness Campaigns

Judicial & Legal Education

600+ sitting judges trained, over 50% of the judiciary
350+ judge-candidates trained or in training
Law School curriculum redesigned

Good Governance

Management capacity of the Offices of the President increased
Training and assistance provided to all members of the National Assembly and Provincial Councils
Training Provincial Councils
Municipal service delivery improved in Kabul

Civil Society & Media Development

NGO Law passed
$6+ million in small grants to over 200 Afghan NGOs as of August 2007
Capacity-building programs for NGOs
36 independent radio stations built & 20 more planned

Last updated November 16, 2009

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