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SIGAR’s 52nd Quarterly Report to Congress, July 30, 2021
Today, SIGAR released its fifty-second Quarterly Report to Congress examining the $144.98 billion U.S. reconstruction effort in Afghanistan. Key points: — Data from U.S. Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) shows that enemy-initiated attacks have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Risk of Doing the Wrong Thing Perfectly: Monitoring and Evaluation of Reconstruction Contracting in Afghanistan
Today, SIGAR released its latest lessons learned report, The Risk of Doing the Wrong Thing Perfectly: Monitoring and Evaluation of Reconstruction Contracting in Afghanistan. This report examines how reconstruction contracts have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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U.S. Spending on Afghanistan Reconstruction at Risk of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
U.S. Spending on Afghanistan Reconstruction at Risk of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Posted on February 10, 2021 by WatchBlog The U.S. government has spent about $141 billion on reconstruction in Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Afghanistan Reconstruction: GAO Work since 2002 Shows Systemic Internal Control Weaknesses that Increased the Risk of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
Afghanistan Reconstruction: GAO Work since 2002 Shows Systemic Internal Control Weaknesses that Increased the Risk of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse GAO-21-32R: Published: Jan 27, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 27, 2021. Fast… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Highway to Hell: A Trip Down Afghanistan’s Deadliest Road
Highway to Hell: A Trip Down Afghanistan’s Deadliest Road January 22, 2021 8:00AM ET The $300 million Kabul-Kandahar road was meant to be a symbol of the new Afghanistan. Today it… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Human Cost of Reconstruction in Afghanistan
The Human Cost of Reconstruction in Afghanistan February 11, 2020 Today, SIGAR released its latest special projects report, The Human Cost of Reconstruction in Afghanistan. The report is believed to be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Rebuilding a Nation: Private Security Companies and the reconstruction of Iraq, the case of G4S
Rebuilding a Nation: Private Security Companies and the reconstruction of Iraq, the case of G4S Posted by Iraqi Thoughts | Jan 23, 2020 | Featured, Security | 0 The recent escalations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
SIGAR’s 45th Quarterly Report to Congress
Today, SIGAR released its forty-fifth Quarterly Report to Congress. Key Points: — Civilian casualties in Afghanistan rose significantly during the quarter due to a high number of terrorist and insurgent attacks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
FAILURE IN IRAQ? AN EXAMINATION OF AMERICAN SUCCESS REBUILDING A POST-SADDAM IRAQ
FAILURE IN IRAQ? AN EXAMINATION OF AMERICAN SUCCESS REBUILDING A POST-SADDAM IRAQ You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John Sopko: Fraud And Corruption Kills
Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John Sopko: Fraud And Corruption Kills Posted By Tim Hains On Date July 6, 2019 John Sopko, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, joins… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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