USAID/LGCD
The Khost director of DAIL signs handover documents for the equipment.
The economy of Khost Province is primarily based on agriculture. The majority of residents earn their livelihoods cultivating grain crops and raising cattle and goats. By providing key sector support, the Khost Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (DAIL) is taking the lead in stabilizing the province’s economy. DAIL recently partnered with the Agriculture Development Team and Provincial Reconstruction Team to provide veterinarian preventative-care training to improve the health of livestock and build storage houses to protect grain crops from inclement weather. In support of DAIL’s outreach, USAID’s Local Governance and Community Development (LGCD) project received USAID approval to transfer the title and care of office property and equipment to DAIL, in preparation for closedown of LGCD’s provincial office in Khost. The items included computers and office and guesthouse furniture. The items will provide DAIL with new resources to manage ongoing agricultural development activities and plan new initiatives, increasing DAIL’s capacity to provide targeted services to foster Khost’s agricultural and economic development.
USAID/Afghanistan Program Highlights: 3/1/2011-3/15/2011