Marine Corps Center For Lessons Learned: Helmand Open For Business
Abstract
As a result of International Security Assistance Force support in the last three years, the security conditions in Helmand Province have much improved. Out of 14 Districts in the Province, 12 Districts have functioning local governance with delivery of basic services to the residents of their districts. Cultivation of illicit crops has dramatically been reduced in the food zone areas which are considered the green zone of the province. As a result of improved security and basic services provided by the Afghan National Security Forces and local government, the number of students who attend dozens of schools has increased from 35,000 to 165,000. A large number of girts have taken advantage of the educational opportunity by attending schools as well. Small businesses have expanded due to the hundreds of kilometers of improved highways, streets, and major routes throughout the province and in Lashkar Gah which have brought relief and peace of mind to the lives of ordinary Helmandis. Most Afghans use these routes for transportation on a provincial and national level. The improved security enabled the provincial capital to be included in Tranche 1 Transition of Authority with multiple districts scheduled for future Tranche Transition of Authority.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA557960