Category Archives: Reconstruction

In Afghanistan, Contractors Paid in Full for Incomplete Projects

In Afghanistan, Contractors Paid in Full for Incomplete Projects SIGAR reviewed 6 years of inspectors reports and found recurring problems in Defense Department reconstruction projects. By Catherine Putz March 16, 2016… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Perilous State of Afghan Reconstruction: Lessons from Fifteen Years

The Perilous State of Afghan Reconstruction: Lessons from Fifteen Years Today, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, John F. Sopko delivered remarks at Harvard University, entitled, “The Perilous State of Afghan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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An Existential Threat: U.S. Oversight of and Responses to Corruption in Afghanistan

An Existential Threat: U.S. Oversight of and Responses to Corruption in Afghanistan Today, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, John Sopko, delivered a speech at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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John Sopko: After taking down the Mafia, Obama’s Special Inspector is bringing justice to Afghanistan

John Sopko: After taking down the Mafia, Obama’s Special Inspector is bringing justice to Afghanistan For every dollar spent in Afghanistan, at least 29 cents disappears in fraud or wastage Jonathan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Community preferences, insurgency, and the success of reconstruction spending

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Statebuilding in Afghanistan: challenges and pathologies

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Rebuilding Afghanistan: Oversight of Defense Department Infrastructure Projects

Rebuilding Afghanistan: Oversight of Defense Department Infrastructure Projects Hearing Date: March 16, 2016 9:00 am 2154 Rayburn HOB TAKEAWAYS: More than 60 percent of the Department of Defense (DOD) reconstruction contracts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Oversight of DOD Reconstruction Projects in Afghanistan

Today, SIGAR published a report on inspections of DOD reconstruction projects, as well as a testimony for a hearing on the report before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Afghanistan’s surprisingly predictable economic crash

Afghanistan’s surprisingly predictable economic crash By Jared Ferrie Asia Editor 14 March 2016 Afghanistan’s economic collapse was sudden, surprising, and entirely predictable. When the United States withdrew around 60,000 soldiers just… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Challenges to Effective Oversight of Afghanistan Reconstruction Grow as High-Risk Areas Persist

Challenges to Effective Oversight of Afghanistan Reconstruction Grow as High-Risk Areas Persist Today, SIGAR submitted at statement for the record to the Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on the Department of State,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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