Elections: Lessons From the U.S. Experience in Afghanistan
Abstract
Elections: Lessons from the U.S. Experience in Afghanistan is the eighth lessons learned report to be issued by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. This report examines the challenges the United States and international community face in supporting Afghan elections. The U.S. government has allocated more than $620 million for this purpose. Further, it examines challenges faced by Afghans - including government officials, civil society organizations, and candidates - as they have tried to prepare for, observe, administer, and adjudicate elections. The report is unique in that it identifies lessons to inform U.S. policies and actions regarding electoral support. These lessons are relevant for Afghanistan, where the United States will likely remain engaged in the coming years, and for electoral support efforts in other conflict-affected countries. The report provides recommendations to executive branch agencies for improving such efforts, as well as matters for consideration for the Afghan government. Despite significant challenges, Afghanistan has held several elections. This has been no small achievement - to the credit of Afghans and the U.S. and international partners who have supported them.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1148294
Entities
People
- John Sopko
Organizations
- Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction