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Provincial Reconstruction Teams

Objective: Strengthening the reach and legitimacy of the central government in outlying regions

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Ongoing Activities

Strengthening the reach and legitimacy of the central government in outlying regions

Completed Activities

Strengthening the reach and legitimacy of the central government in outlying regions

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 Provincial Reconstruction Teams

Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) are designed to improve security, extend the reach of the Afghan government, and facilitate reconstruction in priority provinces.

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Learn more about Afghanistan USAID activities by province

FY02-06 PRT Spending: $172 M
FY07 PRT Budget Plan:  $126 M
(incl. supplemental request)

PRT Snapshot

  • USAID has 20+ personnel at 19 PRTs across Afghanistan
  • PRT projects include: community and government buildings, clinics, schools, capacity building for government, radio stations, gender activities, agriculture, water/irrigation projects, energy (micro-power), and roads projects
  • 440+ projects completed under the Quick Impact Program from 2003 - 2007
  • USAID awarded $249 million for the Local Governance and Community Development program focusing on support to local governance, community infrastructure, and conflict management 
  • The first PRT was created in Gardez in December 2002
  • A PRT typically consists of 60-250 military personnel, a USAID field officer, and a State Department political Officer.

Last updated August 27, 2008

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