Afghanistan Reconstruction: Progress Made in Constructing Roads, but Assessments for Determining Impact and Sustainable Maintenance Program Are Needed

Abstract

The United States and other donors have completed construction of several regional and national highways since 2002, but the status of other roads is uncertain and various challenges have delayed construction. The Afghan government and international donors planned to complete the high-priority regional highways by the end of 2008, and as of February 2008, about 60 percent of these roads were built. USAID has completed its portion, but completion of other portions is not expected until late 2009. Donors have committed to construct over 30 percent of national highways, which connect provincial capitals to the regional highways, and only USAID has completed portions of these highways.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2008
Accession Number
AD1173067

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  • Charles D. Johnson

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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