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Afghanistan's Provinces
Hilmand
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Lashkar Gah
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| Population |
822,000
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| Area |
58,584
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The province of Hilmand is sparsely populated by a Pashtun majority with Tajik, Baloch, and Hazara minorities. The Hilmand River is the longest in Afghanistan and provides water for the province’s agriculture-based economy. Although traditional crops have included cereal, vegetables, tobacco, and cotton, in recent years the province has become one of the world’s biggest exporters of poppy. The province’s infrastructure is relatively well developed, although the region continues to struggle with security issues.
Afghanistan's Provinces
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Announcements
Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Members of Parliament Connect with Constituents in Insecure Provinces
USAID created a radio roundtable series between MPs in Kabul and citizens in the provinces.
Khaneshin, Hilmand Province, Afghanistan
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Khaneshin’s Community Center and Bazaar Come Back to Life
Local government provides services for its citizens.
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Strengthening the Capacity of Provincial Departments of Women’s Affairs
70 DOWA staff receive training to advocate for women's needs.
Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Southern-based IIFCs Offer Medical Services to Members
Community-outreach programs, such as providing medical services to members, are funded by a small fee credit union members pay.
Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Loan Helps Support the Licit Agriculture Sector in Hilmand
Farmers will receive assistance with growing paprika, establishing orchards, and introducing new agricultural technology on their farms.
Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Bost Airstrip Opens in Hilmand
Bost is the only completely civilian airstrip in southern Afghanistan.
Lashkar Gah, Hilmand, Afghanistan
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Construction Begins on Lashkar Gah Electrical Substation
More power from the Kajaki Dam will be available to residents and businesses in southern Afghanistan.
Press Releases
Lashkar Gah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009
USAID and Afghan Ministry of Transportation & Civil Aviation Open Lashkar Gah’s Bost Airstrip
Lashkar Gah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009
حکومت ایالات متحده و وزارت ترانسپورت و هوا نوردی ملکی خط نشست و برخاست بوست لشکرگاه را افتتاح نمودند
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Sunday, November 09, 2008
Judges Receive Criminal Justice Training as Part of Military’s District-Level Rule of Law Efforts
Twenty judges from across Afghanistan complete criminal justice training.
Lashkar Gah, Helmand Province
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Thursday, August 14, 2008
Helmand AgFair Draws Over 3,000 Attendees
AgFair provides a marketplace for businesses, farmers, traders and local communities
Lashkar Gah, Helmand Province
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Sunday, August 10, 2008
Power Upgrades Make Significant Leap in Helmand
New 20MVA transformers to strengthen electricity transmission
Lashkar Gah, Helmand Province
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Sunday, August 10, 2008
بهسازی تسهیلات برق، تغییرات قابل توجه را در هلمند بوجود می آورد
ترانسفارمر جدید 20 مگاوات، انتقال برق را بهبود میبخشد
Helmand Province, Afghanistan
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Sunday, August 03, 2008
New Airport Construction to Strengthen Helmand Province
USAID Supports the Development of the Lashkar Gah Bost Airport
Helmand Province, Afghanistan
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Helmand Poultry Industry Takes Flight with Arrival of 5,000 Chicks
USAID supports poultry farming in Lashkar Gah
Helmand Province, Afghanistan
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
USAID Distributes Corn and Peanut Seed to Helmand Farmers
5,000 farmers to produce 16,000 tons of corn, 1,000 tons of peanuts
Helmand Province, Afghanistan
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
د متحده ایالاتو نړیواله پراختیائی اداری (USAID) د هلمند کروندگرو ته د جوارو او مومپلیو تخمونه وویشل
5000 بزگران به 16.000 ټنه جوار او 1.000 ټنه مومپلی تولید کړی
Helmand Province, Afghanistan
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
د 5.000 نوی چرگانو په رارسیدو سره د هلمند د چرگانو د ساتلو صنعت وده کوی
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
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Tuesday, September 19, 2006
USAID Provides Support to Afghanistan Power Sector
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) recently provided the Government of Afghanistan with an additional $10 million in assistance for diesel fuel procurement.
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Completed Activities
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Alternative Development
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