Category Archives: Reconstruction

Learning from Iraq: A New Model for Stability and Reconstruction Operations

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

Learning from Iraq: A New Model for Stability and Reconstruction Operations Tue, 5/21/2013 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm The Middle East Institute is pleased to welcome Stuart Bowen, the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, to discuss his proposals for … Continue reading →

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Kabul’s Tax Levies Raise Flags From U.S. Watchdog

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Wall Street Journal May 14, 2013 Pg. 10 Kabul’s Tax Levies Raise Flags From U.S. Watchdog By Nathan Hodge WASHINGTON—Afghanistan’s cash-strapped government has levied nearly $1 billion in taxes and fees on U.S.-funded reconstruction projects and military contracts over the … Continue reading →

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Iraq reconstruction has lessons on tackling corruption – US inspector

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

Iraq reconstruction has lessons on tackling corruption – US inspector Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation – Thu, 2 May 2013 11:09 AM Author: Stella Dawson More news from our correspondents A view of a bridge under construction in Alawi district in … Continue reading →

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Promised jobs in Iraq, 20 youth return empty-handed

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

Promised jobs in Iraq, 20 youth return empty-handed Anju Agnihotri Chaba : Jalandhar, Wed Apr 24 2013, 09:02 hrs Claim they were sold and forced to work at gun-point with no pay They were promised jobs with reputed companies involved … Continue reading →

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Audit Criticizes USAID On Power Project In Afghanistan

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

McClatchy Newspapers April 18, 2013 Audit Criticizes USAID On Power Project In Afghanistan By Lindsay Wise, McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON — The U.S. goal of building a self-sufficient power network in Afghanistan is threatened by an expiring subsidy and poor project … Continue reading →

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Review Of The American Reconstruction Of Iraq, An Interview With Former Deputy Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction Ginger Cruz

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Review Of The American Reconstruction Of Iraq, An Interview With Former Deputy Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction Ginger Cruz Ginger Cruz is currently the CEO of Mantid International, and most recently completed several evaluation reports … Continue reading →

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TESTIMONY-BY: PAUL H. COOKSEY, DEPUTY SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

CQ Congressional Testimony April 10, 2013 Wednesday ACCOUNTABILITY IN U.S. FOREIGN ASSISTANCE; COMMITTEE: HOUSE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM  TESTIMONY-BY: PAUL H. COOKSEY, DEPUTY  SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Cummings, and members of the Committee, thank … Continue reading →

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TESTIMONY-BY: JOHN F. SOPKO, SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR AFGHANISTAN RECONSTRUCTION

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

April 10, 2013 Wednesday ACCOUNTABILITY IN U.S. FOREIGN ASSISTANCE; TESTIMONY-BY: JOHN F. SOPKO, SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR AFGHANISTAN RECONSTRUCTION Committee on House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Cummings, and Members of the Committee, I am pleased to … Continue reading →

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U.S reconstruction failing in Afghanistan, IG says

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

U.S reconstruction failing in Afghanistan, IG says Amer Taleb January 11, 2013 1:17 pm John F. Sopko, special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction, lambasts reconstruction efforts in the South Asian country. His office audits U.S. projects in Afghanistan to ensure … Continue reading →

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Money For Infrastructure? Afghanistan Has Plenty.

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

Washington Post February 28, 2013 Pg. 13 Fine Print Money For Infrastructure? Afghanistan Has Plenty. By Walter Pincus President Obama’s “Fix-It-First” program to repair bridges, proposed in his State of the Union address on Feb. 12, may be getting a … Continue reading →

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